JetBrains
PayrollSpecialist(US)
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“Payroll Specialist (US) at JetBrains. Skills: Payroll processing, US payroll compliance, Payroll reporting. Input and validate payroll data. Process payroll for US entities”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years experience as Payroll Specialist, US payroll knowledge, US labor law knowledge, 401K regulations knowledge, Fringe benefits knowledge, Cafeteria Plans knowledge, HRM and payroll systems experience, Advanced Excel skills
Nice to Have
Payroll processing in other countries knowledge, Experience in IT company Payroll department
What You'll Do.
Input and validate payroll data
Process payroll for US entities
Process payroll for international locations
Obtain salary transfer approvals
Calculate payroll taxes
Treat employee benefits
Manage employee payroll inquiries
Resolve payroll provider issues
Handle new state tax registrations
Ensure correct employee tax information
Administer 401K plans
Process wage garnishments
Process mandatory deductions
Ensure quarterly payroll filings
Ensure year-end reporting
Monitor payroll tax requirements
Update labor tax legislation
Update benefits legislation
Prepare payroll funding forecasts
Prepare monthly payroll reports
Prepare annual payroll reports
Maintain global payroll system
Implement system upgrades
Implement system modifications
Implement system integrations
Ensure payroll data completeness
Ensure payroll data accuracy
Provide payroll data for reporting
Provide payroll insights for reporting
Collaborate in payroll audits
Drive automation in payroll
Drive innovation in payroll
Drive continuous improvement in payroll
Participate in special payroll projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with vendors; Collaborate with internal teams; Work with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have been striving to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover, and create. As we continue our rapid growth, we’re looking for talented and passionate people to be part of our journey. We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance department. You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing and compliance with the relevant legal and tax regulations for our entities in our various countries of operation. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week working from our Waltham office. In this role, you will: Be responsible for the final input and validation of payroll data. Work with external payroll vendors to ensure accurate, end-to-end payroll processing for US entities, as well as some other international company locations, if required. Obtain necessary approvals and authorizations for salary transfers in accordance with company policies and banking regulations. Ensure proper calculation and treatment of payroll taxes and employee benefits. Manage employee payroll inquiries and act as the liaison with payroll providers to resolve any issues. Handle new state tax registrations in the US when employees reside in states where the company is not yet registered. Ensure employees’ personal and tax information is correct in the payroll system. Work with external vendors to administer 401K plans. Process wage garnishments and mandatory deductions in compliance with US law. In cooperation with external payroll provider ensure timely and accurate quarterly payroll filings and year-end reporting. Monitor and ensure compliance with state and local payroll tax requirements. Stay up to date on changes to federal and state labor tax and benefits legislation. Prepare payroll funding forecasts, monthly and annual payroll reports and P
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