• Payroll Processor

    Robert Half Accountemps (Houston, TX)


    Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong understanding of payroll processing systems, and have a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality

    Key Responsibilities:

    Payroll Processing:

    + Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for employees, including wage calculations, deductions, and adjustments (Source: Payroll Compensation Guide.docx).

    + Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax filings and garnishments (Source: FSC Payroll Terms Guide.docx).

    Employee Support:

    + Provide responsive and professional assistance to employees regarding payroll issues, tax inquiries, timekeeping, and benefits (Source: Customer Experience Guide.docx).

    System & Data Management:

    + Utilize payroll software to manage employee data, ensure accuracy, and perform reconciliations (Source: Finance Product Technology.docx).

    + Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to integrate employee onboarding, terminations, and role changes affecting payroll (Source: Back Office Process Reference.docx).

    Reporting:

    + Generate and distribute payroll-related reports, including year-end statements and auditing documents (Source: Financial Reporting.docx).

    + Ensure proper documentation of payroll processes for internal and external audits (Source: Accounting Procedures.docx).

    Regulatory Compliance:

    + Stay current on payroll tax regulations, wage/hour laws, and reporting requirements (Source: FEI Compliance Checklist.docx).

    + Address tax filings, including Forms 941/940 and W-2 forms (Source: IRS Payroll Documentation.docx).

    Requirements

    Essential Functions and Competencies

    Perform daily bookkeeping functions, including but not limited to:

    + Recording financial transactions

    + Reconciling end of month reports

    + Managing receivable accounts

    + Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closings

    + Maintain and organize financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards

    + Integrate and maintain connections between accounting software (e.g., Great Plains) and other business systems (e.g., Passare)

    + Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial workflows

    + Ensure data accuracy and consistency across integrated systems

    + Liaise with external accountants or auditors as needed

    + Works closely with administrative and management staff within the designated regional locations.

    + Works productively with minimal supervision; achieves work objectives in a timely manner

    + Works to resolve routine problems promptly and effectively

    + Conveys facts and information clearly in written and spoken communications

    + Communicates in a timely and effective manner with managers and administrators.

    + Strong organization skills with ability to manage large workload

    + Excellent computer skills

    + Ability to prioritize tasks

     

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