Payroll Specialist at Kforce Inc.
Tampa, FL 33684
About the Job
- r Payroll Specialist will process multi-state bi-weekly payroll for all employees including bonuses, commission, and incentives, make all associated entries and adjustments
- Acts as a system-wide payroll resource by resolving problems of a non-routine nature and by communicating system-wide payroll procedural changes to campus payroll contacts
- 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
- Monitors company input to payroll to ensure that accurate data is received in accordance with prescribed timetables
- Performs routine and non-routine data retrieval, research, analysis, and reporting from the payroll records as requested
- Keeps informed of governmental and contractual changes that impact the payroll operation and participates in the planning and implementation of programs to effect these changes
- Responsible for the timecards system for employees
- As a Payroll Specialist, you will be assisting Payroll Manager with all quarterly and yearly Federal and State tax filings and forms
- Processes court ordered wage garnishments, including child support, student loans, wage assignments, bankruptcy orders, state, and federal tax levies
- Verify set up of each individual new hire with all the necessary forms, including direct deposit requests, wage verification, I-9 information, and W-4 forms
- Process relevant employment paperwork
- Provides information to employees and managers regarding routine questions and issues
- Gathers and compiles data to support compliance efforts for Payroll
Requirements:
- High School diploma and at least 2 years of payroll experience including Withholding and Unemployment tax knowledge
- Able to use the equipment and software required to accomplish the responsibilities of this position; Strong knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to use an HRIS, such as UKG Pro
- Knowledge of all laws and regulations and maintains knowledge through continuing education
- Possesses strong attention to detail
- Raises issues and concerns promptly
- Possesses good interpersonal skills
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
- Documents work in a clear and concise manner
- Possesses and maintains a high degree of confidentiality
- Possesses and maintains an approachable and friendly demeanor
- Able to work independently with minimal direction and oversight
- Proven ability to complete work with energy and enthusiasm
- Customer orientation toward service and building relationships
- UKG Pro experience highly preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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