SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Company: Amerit Consulting
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:
Our client, is a leading provider of cloud-based software that simplifies, digitizes, and automates back-office financial processes for small and mid-sized businesses, seeks an accomplished Senior Payroll Specialist.
** JOB TITLE: Senior Payroll Specialist
** LOCATION: Hybrid Role 3 days Remote - 2 Days onsite @ 6220 America Center Drive Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95002
** DURATION: 3 months +
** WORK SCHEDULE: Specific days in office: Tues, Thurs.
Pay Rate: $55.00/hr. - $57.00 (depending upon experience).
NOTE: Looking for a Sr Payroll Specialist who has experience with processing larger payrolls (public companies at 2000+ employees). Must have US Workday Payroll and Workday Time and Attendance experience. Payroll accounting experience. Must be available to work the full 3 months without time off. Candidates with a pre-planned vacation will not be eligible. Must know how to process end to end payroll in Workday.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and process end-to-end multi-state payrolls for over 2000 employees
• Process and submit employee equity transactions and related tax withholding through Workday Payroll
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all payroll remittances and reporting
• Proven experience with year-end close and W-2 processing
• Ensures compliance of payroll SOX controls and maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
• Provide timely response to inquiries from HR, accounting, managers, employees, government, and other third-party agencies utilizing knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Conduct audits of data changes and requests to ensure compliance with company policy and practices
• Manage time and attendance workflow to ensure all time sheets, time off requests, and other payroll data is received timely and are accurate, complete and in compliance with state and federal payroll standards.
• Handle day-today payroll activities and resolve payroll related discrepancies
  JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline required10+ years of experience processing end-to-end payroll and equity transactions
  • Strong knowledge of Workday Payroll, as well as federal and state regulations
  • Demonstrated Payroll Accounting experience
  • Can think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, as well as part of a team and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require
  • Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, work with others and follow through to execute all tasks
  • Commitment to customer service with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results
  • Candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and be able to work within tight deadlines
  • Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, G-Suite
    I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you are looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
    Recruiter Name: Lalit MalgotraTitle: Lead RecruiterEmail ID: lmalgotra@ameritconsulting.com
    Company Overview:
    Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally: as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with a service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients' businesses forward.
    Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Applicants with criminal histories are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

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