Firm Payroll Specialist

Description

It’s People Like You Who Make Us GreatAt Yeo & Yeo, our people are the heart of everything we do. We are a people-first organization fully committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.Make an Impact That MattersYeo & Yeo is a Michigan-based accounting and advisory firm delivering comprehensive solutions in business consulting, assurance, tax, HR, technology, medical billing, and wealth management. We partner with clients to solve challenges, uncover opportunities, and achieve meaningful goals. Their success is our success—and that’s what makes every day rewarding.Join a Purpose-Driven TeamWith more than 275 professionals across our family of companies, you’ll be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team united by a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we make a difference for our clients, our communities, and each other.Learn more at yeoandyeo.com .  

Timeline of the job?

The payroll specialist is a full-time position. This will be an in-office position in Saginaw, Michigan.

• Maintains the payroll system and employee pay records; posts and distributes time and attendance records; audits time sheets, input approved payroll and employee information; prepares bi-weekly records to ensure payroll liabilities are ready for posting; prepares paychecks; distributes paychecks and reports.
• Prepares routine and special reports on payroll issues; reviews and approves vouchers for payment of payroll liabilities.
• Assists in processing State and Federal tax forms, including all year-end filings.
• Assists in preparing quarterly tax reports for State and Federal compliance.
• Reviews Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) audits for accuracy.
• Identifies, reconciles, and resolves inconsistencies relative to payroll accounts and accounting controls; prepares manual checks when necessary and makes applicable wage adjustments.
• Reconciles employee payroll deductions with benefit insurance premiums and liability accounts, such as medical plans, life insurance plans, and disability insurance plans.
• Calculates payroll corrections, adjustments, and retro pay.
• Assists employees, benefit vendors, and outside agencies with payroll questions and assists employees with payroll-related forms.
• Researches changes to wage and hour ordinances and recommends modifications to the payroll system to comply.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, the community, other agencies, and the public.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Other Human Resources and job related duties as assigned. 

• Associates degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources or related field.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience directly in payroll-based capacity.

• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws/regulations and how to apply laws to HR policy and procedures
• Knowledge of FLSA, payroll processing, and payroll taxes
• Knowledge of MS Office; including Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of HR and/or payroll software
• Skilled at analytical problem-solving
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Ability to organize tasks with and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and handle multiple tasks with competing priorities