Payroll Specialist

We are now hiring for a Payroll Specialist for a company in New Braunfels, TX. Please submit your resume to this posting and call our office at 830-629-2525.

Pay: $26-$30/hr DOE.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

SUMMARY: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll management systems, accounting principles. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in maintaining precise payroll records and processing payroll taxes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations to manage compliance.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare tax filings as required
• File and maintain payroll tax records which may include calculating and finalizing.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliation and analysis of payroll-related accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and financial reporting activities.
• Conduct audits to ensure proper payroll procedures and compliance with internal policies.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for financial reporting.
• Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions and employee data for auditing purposes.
• Collaborate with HRIS team to update employee information within HR management systems.
• Managing end-to-end weekly payroll processes, maintaining accurate employee data, updating HRIS records, and ensuring compliance across multiple payroll entities (onboarding, changes, terminations, updating employee records based on HR paperwork).
• Conduct account reconciliations and verify accuracy of financial data involving debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and technical accounting procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with tax compliance related to payroll taxes and filings.
• Proficiency in payroll management software such as Kronos, Quick books, etc.
• Understanding of corporate accounting principles including general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to analyze financial data effectively and identify discrepancies or errors.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and technical accounting procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is done primarily indoors in regulated central heat and air-conditioned building.
• Occasional exposure to cement dust in windy weather, upon entering and exiting plant.

PREREQUISITES/CERTIFICATION:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related financial field or.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field preferred. An ideal candidate may also hold a four-year college diploma in a similar field and.
• Two years or more years of payroll administration experience within a payroll system.