Payroll Specialist (W2 Role)

Sponsorship is not allowed now or feature for this role.

Must be work on W2 basis no C2C or Third-party resources are allowed

Role: Payroll Specialist

Location: St Louis, MO

Hybrid role

Payroll Specialist, you will ensure accurate and timely processing of employee wages and benefits, including calculating hours worked, withholding taxes, and managing deductions. Your role will also be a crucial role in compliance with payroll regulations and providing support to employees with payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit paper payroll checks and electronic direct deposit.

• Collect banking information for direct deposit setup and initiate deposits on paydays

• Familiarize yourself and keep current with the taxation of salaries, benefits and other factors

• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications

• Maintain and document all payroll records

• Conduct semi-annual audits of all payroll records

• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports

• Reconcile general ledger with regard to payroll transactions

• Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting preferred

• Microsoft office, Word, Excel

• Experience with payroll processing and wage attachment

• Excellent organization and mathematical skills

• Familiarity with Windows-based computer programs a must