SmithRx

Payroll Specialist

SmithRx

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Assist in the end-to-end payroll process for exempt and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Process payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, and garnishments.
  • Support the processing of timecards, off-cycle payrolls, and manual checks.
  • Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to validate payroll information and resolve discrepancies prior to final transmission.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues with a high level of customer service.
  • Assist with the maintenance of payroll records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor and tax laws.
  • Support the administration of leaves of absence and workers' compensation as they relate to payroll.
  • Build and refine scalable payroll processes, documentation and workflows as the company grows.
  • Collaborate cross functionally with People Team, Accounting and Finance to ensure data accuracy and seamless payroll operations.
  • Prepare payroll and benefit journal entries for submission to the general ledger.
  • Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts to payroll registers and other supporting documentation on a monthly basis. Resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Assist in gathering data and documentation for payroll tax and benefits audits.
  • Support the Payroll Manager in developing and maintaining process and control documentation of the payroll department.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of progressive experience in payroll administration
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or related field preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in payroll software and systems and strong Excel skills. Experience with Workday strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of payroll processes, US labor laws, taxation, and statutory compliance.
  • Experience with multi-state payroll processes and taxation is highly valued.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing complex data.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Employee service oriented to ensure employees’ questions are resolved timely and accurately.
  • A ‘get it done’ attitude with the ability to adapt to a growing, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
  • Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
  • Professional development and training opportunities

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Hard skills
payroll administrationpayroll processingtax compliancedata reconciliationpayroll software proficiencyExcelmulti-state payrollpayroll auditsprocess documentationpayroll transactions
Soft skills
attention to detailcustomer serviceintegrityadaptabilitycommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillsservice orientation
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)