Certified Payroll Specialist at Kforce Inc in Chesterfield, Missouri

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist in Chesterfield, MO.

Responsibilities:

• Certified Payroll Specialist will be responsible for verification of the receipt of all daily and weekly time collected


• Start-to-finish payroll processing and verification of payroll registers and journals for accuracy


• Balance total hours received with total hours loaded into payroll system and the verification of all overtime rule calculations


• Assist with certified reporting each month


• Perform employee maintenance for new hires, terminations, union deductions, and wage assignments/garnishments as needed


• As a Certified Payroll Specialist, you will determine and apply prevailing wage rates to hours worked where necessary


• Required to assist other Payroll Administrators as needed in a team environment, and handle other related duties assigned by the Payroll Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required; 5+ years of solid payroll experience, with strong fundamental payroll knowledge


• JD Edwards or other in-house system experience required


• Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task


• Ability to understand basic principles associated with gross to net calculations, as well as basic tax computation skills


• Ability to work with complex spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software, and the ability to learn new applications quickly is required; Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word,) is necessary for this position


• Ability to perform under strict deadlines is a must; At times, the candidate may have to work extra hours with little to no advance warning


• Experience with unions, prevailing wage and certified payrolls is strongly preferred; Canadian payroll experience is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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