Hybrid Temporary Payroll Specialist bei MAA

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Director and is responsible for all payroll functions related to payroll processing for associates on a biweekly basis.  This includes not only processing the general payroll using specialized software but manually keying in information primarily related to special payments; performs various processes to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and in-house Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values.  Those values include:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual

• Communicating openly and with integrity

• Embracing opportunities

• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists with employee inquiries (e.g., direct deposit, tax elections) received by email or case management system.

• Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.

• Monitors and addresses commission and related bonus inquiries and cases. Reviews and processes quarterly bonus submissions.

• Processes and monitors garnishment orders and other issues that affect payroll specification.

• Detects and processes issues related to uncollected payroll.

• Generates, analyzes, and takes appropriate action related to the various payroll audit reports.

• Prepares mass data import files for payroll calculations (e.g., Workday Enterprise Interface Builder).

• Reviews and assigns appropriate local taxes.

• Prepares and submits biweekly new hire reporting.

• Responds to requests for payroll-related data from Legal as well as internal and external auditors.

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED

• Two years of payroll processing experience required.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Workday or other HRIS preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office application software

• Payroll tax compliance with local, state and federal tax laws

• Attention to detail and analytical skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Ability to work with multiple tasks simultaneously

• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel proficiently and process basic functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work overtime as needed to accommodate payroll processing holiday schedules

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.