Hybrid Payroll Specialist - Lead bei Adams Brown LLC

Description

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, closely held business and local government. We offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, advisory, business transition & valuation, technology and wealth management services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals.

Office locations include:

Kansas: Wichita, Overland Park, Manhattan, Hutchinson, McPherson, Hays, Great Bend, Colby, Larned

Arkansas: Little Rock, Jonesboro

Position Summary

The individual in this position performs routine payroll activities such as data entry, computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing requests for payroll advances and processing records changes, balancing and monitoring earnings and deduction totals, calculating and preparing general ledger entries, inspecting system output records, reconciling, and correcting account entries, preparing reports for financial statements, and special projects. This individual is experienced in payroll concepts, practices, and procedures. Additionally, a Lead Specialist will perform extra duties, such as mentoring and training other Payroll Specialists on best practices and procedures, monitoring Specialist workloads, determining appropriate work assignments and work with Management on other special projects.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Requirements

Required Experience and Education

Associate Degree preferred, with 2-4 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with specific firm payroll systems preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or other industry designation preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands clients’ needs and is proactive in proposing solutions.
• Performs data entry, as well as checking of clients’ timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness on established timelines.
• Processes new hire, termination, and changes to client employees’ payroll records.
• Post changes in pay and/or tax status.
• Maintains clients’ time and attendance records.
• Calculate and execute special pay scenarios for clients, such as extra pays, advances, special pay types and other less-routine situations.
• Calculate and prepare general ledger entries using firm systems and procedures.
• Prepare and file payroll taxes and reports for clients.
• Performs, reconciles, and corrects regular reports for payroll, tax, and financial reporting purposes.
• Orienting, training, and directing work of Payroll Specialist staff.
• Monitor Payroll Specialist workload
• Lead or assist Management with special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to use office equipment including a computer, copier, printer, and fax machine 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Ability to work well with others

Working Environment

Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday through tax season and close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.  

AdamsBrown, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.