Job Description

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Corporate Payroll Specialist to support our payroll operations, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes. This role involves end-to-end payroll processing, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and collaboration with HR and Finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly confidential, and committed to maintaining the integrity of financial and employee data.

Responsibilities:

• Process and review monthly payroll for corporate employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records and resolve time-related discrepancies.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll and timekeeping.
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform account reconciliations for payroll-related accounts (e.g., wages payable, tax liabilities, benefits).
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc).
• Clear understanding of companies pay practices/policies. 
• Perform payroll audits.
• Oversees employment verification and garnishments.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Process correct garnishment calculations and ensure compliance.
• Execute time and attendance processing.
• Ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of systems capabilities / improved processes.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure payroll expenses and liabilities are accurately recorded and reported.
• Maintain documentation for audits, including payroll reports, tax filings, and support schedules.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and employee compensation.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations and apply them appropriately.
• Partner with HR on employee changes (new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits).
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting for accurate financial reporting.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Adjust errors and respond to pay-related questions or issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for various internal reporting. 
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance (Bachelors preferred) 
• Must have a strong background in Accounting 
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a corporate environment.
• Proficient in SAP, ADP , and Microsoft Excel .
• Strong understanding of GAAP, payroll accounting, and reconciliation processes.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and tax filings.
• Customer Service Driven 
• Strongly driven to perform with a high level of professionalism 
• Ability to respect and maintain privacy parameters of operations, professional protocols and personal confidentiality 
• Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization
• Productive working independently or with others

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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