Senior Payroll Specialist

DescriptionWe're hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist for a healthcare client in Redwood City. (This opportunity is open to local candidates only, and will start within 2 weeks)Responsibilities: Perform daily payroll department operations 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 Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance Execute eTime time and attendance processing and interface with payroll Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks Process accurate and timely year-end reporting (W-2, W-2c, etc) Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed Process manual check and relocation metric’s Update and reconcile monthly bank statements Load import files received from HR Research and email appropriate audience of file issues Respond to ERC employee ticketsIf interested, have relatable experience, and can commute to the job location, please send an updated resume in Word format to: ian.taylor@accountemps.com. This opportunity is open to contract and contract-to-full-time candidates, as well as direct hire candidates who are interested in joining Robert Half Accountemps through our Salaried Professionals consulting program. As a full-time employee of Accountemps you'll be part of a multi-billion dollar global leader in specialized financial staffing. We offer a Fortune 500 caliber benefits package, guaranteed compensation, bonuses, paid overtime, generous paid time off, educational reimbursement and much more.RequirementsQualifications: Minimum 4-years relevant payroll accounting experience Extensive payroll experience and strong accounting skills Knowledge of current payroll labor laws and legal requirements for taxes, audits and other reporting. Maintain documentation in support of these regulations. Experience using and running reports out of ADP Workforce Now and ADP Time & Attendance Absolute ability to meet bi-weekly payroll deadlines Absolute ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions Tech savvy and comfortable with implementing new processes and technology Superior attention to detail. Must be reliable and able to accommodate multiple priorities A self-starter with strong Excel skills, strong organizational skills A positive attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills – helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $40.00 - $50.00 / HourlyLocation: Redwood City, CADate Posted: September 24, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 00430-9502203051Staffing Area: Accountemps