Payroll Client Service Representative

Payroll Client Service Representative Location Buffalo, NY (First Ward area) :

Full-time: Monday through Friday

Job Summary:

Responsible for processing client payrolls and serving as an initial point of contact for the resolution of client concerns. This position must provide high-quality client service and work to resolve each solution efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Process payrolls, including but not limited to, wage adjustments, benefits, garnishments, child support and liens, tax withholding, direct deposit, special withholdings, leave of absence and termination.
• Establish payroll schedule and coordinate with other departments to ensure a timely and accurate payroll for clients.
• Resolve client problems to ensure accurate payroll reports and tax returns.
• Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records and reviews with clients for accuracy.
• Contact clients to set schedules to obtain payroll data, including salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations and employee deductions or adjustments.
• Reconcile scheduling conflicts when holidays impact payroll.
• Process multi-employer and multi-state payrolls including garnishments, benefits, and taxes according to federal and state wage and hour regulations. Provide quality client service to maintain a high rate of client retention.
• Correspond with Internal Business Partners to resolve client concerns regarding federal, state, and local tax agency related problems.
• Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right processes, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of CRM system to assist with management of clients.
• Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts, and file documents through various company software.
• Maintain knowledge of the payroll processing system and changes in wage and tax laws to advise clients.
• Identify opportunities to upsell EBC products and services to existing clients.
• Assist with other administrative tasks and projects as needed.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Associate degree in business, Accounting, or Finance.
• One year of experience in relevant area
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above.

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Experience with payroll processing systems - Asure and UKG products preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local tax and bank laws preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, call-center environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal business partners across the organization.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14204 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person