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Payroll Specialist

Date Posted: 9/6/2024

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Job Description

Outstanding opportunity for a Payroll Specialist for our client, an asset management company in the Downtown Houston area. This position is 100% in office so we are looking for Houston area candidates only.

Responsibilities:
* Manage and execute bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
* Administer wage garnishments, tax levies, and other court-ordered payments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Partner with Human Resources to manage paid and unpaid leaves, salary adjustments, classification changes, and updates to employee deductions.
* Review and reconcile timesheets and payroll data for both field and office staff, implement pay and benefit rate adjustments, and address any discrepancies.
* Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues and employee queries regarding pay.
* Conduct regular audits to ensure payroll accuracy and generate reports for management, finance, or external auditors.
* Stay updated on changes in payroll-related regulations and ensure compliance with company policies, as well as federal, state, and local payroll laws.
* Assist with administrative HR requests such as employment verifications, unemployment claims, etc.
* Assist in developing projected salary, benefits, and tax budgets, providing accurate figures for financial planning.
* Assist in month end close.
* Prepare OSHA work hours.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, HR, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
* 2 to 5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably using ADP Workforce Now.
* Strong understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Salary range is $65-85K based upon experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.


To apply please email your resume to ckoppa@ledgent.com

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Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:Full-Time
  • Location:Houston, TX
  • Job Type:Accounting
  • Experience:3-5 years
  • Education:High School
  • Date Posted:9/6/2024
  • Contact: Christopher Koppa (346) 510-4047
  • Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
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Job Reference: JN -092024-376942