Apex Companies

PayrollSpecialist

$70–75k United States Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Payroll Specialist at Apex Companies. Skills: Payroll processing, Compliance reporting. Process weekly payrolls. Process bi-weekly payrolls”

What You'll Achieve.

Payroll processed accurately; Payroll processed on time; Discrepancies proactively identified; Discrepancies proactively resolved; Compliance reporting completed correctly; Compliance reporting within timelines; Employees receive timely support; Managers receive timely support; Payroll records organized; Payroll documentation organized

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years payroll experience, 2+ years accounting experience, 2+ years administrative experience, Knowledge of payroll regulations, Knowledge of tax withholdings, Knowledge of compliance reporting

Nice to Have

Experience processing payroll multi-state, Experience processing payroll multi-entity, Familiarity with UKG, Familiarity with similar platforms

What You'll Do.

Process weekly payrolls

Process bi-weekly payrolls

Review employee timesheets

Audit employee timesheets

Approve employee timesheets

Manage payroll adjustments

Monitor payroll discrepancies

Resolve payroll discrepancies

Conduct payroll reconciliations

Maintain supporting documentation

Generate payroll reports

Maintain payroll reports

Prepare labor detail reports

Prepare certified payroll reports

Update compliance portals

Maintain compliance portals

Support reporting requirements

Ensure payroll practices align

Respond to payroll inquiries

Follow up on outstanding timesheets

Follow up on payroll issues

Communicate payroll matters

Maintain payroll files

Maintain payroll folders

Maintain reporting documentation

Organize final payroll reports

Archive final payroll reports

Manage payroll email inbox

Manage documentation workflows

Update internal payroll instructions

Update internal payroll guidance

Perform mail processing

Handle unemployment documentation

Complete unemployment paperwork

Maintain unemployment records

Support labor adjustments

Support payroll-related audits

Provide ad hoc reporting

Maintain work environment

Stay current on payroll best practices

Stay current on regulatory changes

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