Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

As a Payroll Specialist, you will prepare and process accurate and timely payrolls by collecting data, entering payroll-related changes, and reviewing payroll reports. Your responsibilities include reconciling payroll, tracking garnishments, maintaining labor distributions, researching labor and tax regulations, and preparing payroll-related journal entries. You will also generate and distribute payroll reports, maintain state requirements for payroll processing, and train staff on payroll processes. Additionally, you will troubleshoot software issues, serve as a service support contact, and identify improvement areas in payroll processing. You will participate in developing and maintaining payroll systems, review and reconcile tax records, maintain confidentiality, and ensure consistent, timely, and accurate payroll processes. You will also create and maintain payroll performance metrics, assist in audit preparations, maintain policy documents, and provide customer service regarding payroll inquiries. Collaborating with the Director, you will evaluate and implement changes to payroll policies and procedures.

Hard Skills

• Multi-state payroll processing for 500+ individuals

• Federal, state, and local tax regulation knowledge and payroll reconciliation experience

• Experience with large payroll processing systems like ADP or Workday

Soft Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Capability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

• Strong attention to detail

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 3 Month(s).

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.