Sr. Payroll Specialist

Description

• Assist with the preparation, submission, and audit of global payroll data in accordance with semi-monthly and monthly deadlines  
• Update and maintain payroll records for changes in wages, deductions, new hires, terminations, and department/ division transfers 
• Complete benefit contributions remittances to providers 
• Research and resolve any data conflicts that impact payroll processing with internal and external team members 
• Collect and provide reports and other supporting documentation for internal and/or external audit preparation 
• Support the day-to-day global payroll operations  
• Manage new and ending payroll registrations 
• Assist with month end closing process by creating and recording journal entries in the ERP system 
• Complete payroll liability and expense reconciliations 
• Execute key SOX controls within the payroll process consistently 
• Provide general support of financial operations and perform other related duties as required and assigned 
• Assist in special projects as assigned by management 
• Adhoc reporting 

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting or business, or equivalent experience preferred 
• 5+ years of global payroll experience, processing within a mid-size company 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Knowledge and experience of payroll calculation/processing 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including successful cooperative working relationships within teams and across functions, as well as with external contacts 
• Strong computer skills with intermediate proficiency or higher in Microsoft Word and Excel