About Company:
East Group Logistics is growing, and weโre looking for dependable, motivated individuals to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and competitive pay and benefits.
We regularly hire for drivers, operations and support roles. Whether youโre experienced or just starting out, we encourage you to apply.
East Group Logistics is an equal opportunity employer.
About the Role:
The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll within the organization. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll administration, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll Specialist will collaborate closely with HR and finance teams to maintain payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and support audits. By leveraging payroll systems and software, the specialist ensures data integrity and confidentiality while delivering exceptional service to employees regarding payroll inquiries. Ultimately, this role contributes to the organization's financial accuracy and employee satisfaction by maintaining a seamless payroll process.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our organization. In this vital role, you will manage payroll operations, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and support various HR and accounting functions. Your expertise will help streamline payroll workflows, enhance data accuracy, and support our commitment to employee satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where precision, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving are valued.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll using industry-leading software such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, or UltiPro, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform data entry for employee hours, wages, benefits, deductions, and tax information with meticulous attention to detail.
- Reconcile payroll accounts through general ledger accounting practices, including journal entries, account reconciliation, and double entry bookkeeping.
- Manage benefits administration tasks related to payroll deductions and contributions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of payroll transactions, including accounts payable and receivable activities related to employee compensation.
- Collaborate with HRIS systems like Kronos or PeopleSoft to update employee information and generate reports for management review.
- Assist with governmental accounting requirements such as tax filings, reporting obligations, and audit preparations related to payroll.
Skills
- Proficiency in payroll management software such as ADP, Work Force Now is essential.
- Experience in Transportation strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles including debits & credits, general ledger reconciliation, and journal entries.
- Excellent analysis skills for reviewing payroll data accuracy and identifying discrepancies promptly.
- Familiarity with tax regulations, governmental accounting standards, and non-profit or corporate accounting practices.
- Exceptional data entry skills including 10 key typing accuracy and attention to detail in bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable/receivable and account reconciliation. Join us as a Payroll Specialist if youโre passionate about precision in financial management and eager to support our organizationโs success through expert payroll processing!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance