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Senior Payroll Specialist
- SAM LLC (Austin, TX)
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Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for reviewing of timesheets, timely and accurate processing of payroll, understanding and ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws and maintenance of employee records within the accounting system.
+ Ensure timely and accurate biweekly payroll input, output and delivery
+ Review and approve timesheets for compliance with policy and for input to payroll process
+ Manage payroll imports, including pay data additions and changes
+ Identify and report on errors, inconsistencies and problems; work with management and HR to resolve issues
+ Responsible for leave of absence payments, retroactive payments, bonuses and other payment types
+ Process garnishments and/or deductions
+ Process accurate and timely year-end reporting (W-2, W-2c, 1099, etc.)
+ Assist in documentation of payroll processes, procedures and internal controls
+ Set up and maintain employee-related records in the accounting system
+ Data entry as needed
+ Maintain confidentiality in the handling of employee-related records
What You Bring to SAM
+ Must have experience with Multi-State processesing
+ Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) is preferred
+ Minimum of 6 years of payroll experience preferred
+ Knowledge of UltiPro payroll and BST a plus
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Ability to multi-task and build business partnerships with corporate departments
+ Strong proficiency with Excel is a must
+ Highly organized and be able to prioritize
+ High level of accuracy and be detail-oriented
Our Perks
+ **Health and Wellness Benefits:** BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
+ **Financial Benefits:** Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
+ **Work-Life Balance:** Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
+ **Professional Development:** Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
+ **Perks and Discounts:** Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
+ **Culture and Awards/Achievements:** SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
+ Must have experience with Multi-State processesing
+ Certified Payroll Professional (CCP) is preferred
+ Minimum of 6 years of payroll experience preferred
+ Knowledge of UltiPro payroll and BST a plus
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Ability to multi-task and build business partnerships with corporate departments
+ Strong proficiency with Excel is a must
+ Highly organized and be able to prioritize
+ High level of accuracy and be detail-oriented
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for reviewing of timesheets, timely and accurate processing of payroll, understanding and ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws and maintenance of employee records within the accounting system.
+ Ensure timely and accurate biweekly payroll input, output and delivery
+ Review and approve timesheets for compliance with policy and for input to payroll process
+ Manage payroll imports, including pay data additions and changes
+ Identify and report on errors, inconsistencies and problems; work with management and HR to resolve issues
+ Responsible for leave of absence payments, retroactive payments, bonuses and other payment types
+ Process garnishments and/or deductions
+ Process accurate and timely year-end reporting (W-2, W-2c, 1099, etc.)
+ Assist in documentation of payroll processes, procedures and internal controls
+ Set up and maintain employee-related records in the accounting system
+ Data entry as needed
+ Maintain confidentiality in the handling of employee-related records
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