Self Financial, Inc.

Senior Payroll Specialist

Self Financial, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $64,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Prepare and process regular and off cycle payroll, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, including tax forms, benefits deductions, and direct deposit information.
  • Calculate and verify pay adjustments, overtime, bonuses, and other compensations.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee concerns promptly.
  • Generate payroll reports and provide data for financial analysis or audits.
  • Reconcile benefit plan data against payroll records using Everything Benefits reconciliation system.
  • Reconcile benefit records to general ledger system.
  • Ensure proper remittance of benefit deductions to related vendors, including 401k.
  • Accrue and reconcile payroll liabilities.
  • Prepare payroll, benefit and expense fluctuation explanations.
  • Prepare payroll to general ledger quarterly reconciliation.
  • Stay updated on payroll laws and related reporting regulations and ensure payroll system is updated appropriately.
  • Process quarterly and annual payroll reconciliations within the payroll system.
  • Prepare year-end tax forms including W-2s.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and reports.
  • Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll.
  • Work closely with HR to manage employee data, such as new hires, terminations, and salary changes.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Human Resources or equivalent job experience.
  • 3-7+ years in complex payroll processing including tax, benefits and GL reconciliation.
  • Certified Payroll Professional Certification is a plus.
  • Proficiency in payroll software – UKG Ready experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations best practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
Benefits
  • Company equity in the form of Stock Options
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Generous employer-paid health, vision and dental insurance coverage
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Educational assistance
  • Free gym membership
  • Casual dress code
  • Team building events and activities
  • Remote work arrangements/ flexible work schedule
  • Paid parental leave
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingtax reconciliationbenefits reconciliationgeneral ledger reconciliationpay adjustments calculationovertime calculationbonus calculationfinancial analysisyear-end tax forms preparationpayroll liabilities reconciliation
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsconfidentialityintegrity
Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional Certification