• Payroll Administrator

    Robert Half Accountemps (La Porte, TX)


    Description Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Robert Half is looking for Payroll Administrator candidates who know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Located in La Porte, Texas, the Payroll Administrator is a long-term contract / contract to permanent role. This forward-thinking team at an innovative company in the Manufacturing industry is looking for a Payroll Administrator, who will perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. This success driven team has a thriving culture, where you can take the right steps toward advancing your career. If you're interested, don't wait—call us today.

    Key responsibilities

    - Supporting all internal and external audits related to payroll

     

    - Understand and report necessary changes to payroll operations by maintaining established policies and procedures

     

    - Put together summaries of employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to calculate all payroll liabilities

     

    - Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

     

    - Exercise of proper data management by collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data

     

    - Put together for department heads the circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports

     

    - Manage payroll information requests and questions

     

    - Other duties as assigned

     

    - Review source documents with necessary verification

     

    - Protect confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence

     

    - Preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages

     

    - Collect and analyze information including resolving payroll discrepancies

     

    - Manage issues related to employee deductions and other liabilities, including reconciling

     

    - Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines Requirements - 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll

     

    - Preference will be given to Certified Payroll detail oriented

     

    - Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

     

    - Knowledge of internal controls

     

    - Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state payroll

     

    - Proficiency in ADP Windows

     

    - Experience with benefits administration

     

    - Foundational knowledge in 401k - RRSP Administration

     

    - W2 - 1099 - T4 Preparation experience

     

    - Adeptness in payroll systems for 100-500 employees

     

    - Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel

     

    - Prior experience working with accounting software

     

    - Well-informed in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

     

    - Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills

     

    - Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

    - Accurate, swift, data entry abilities

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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