Payroll Specialist

Stardom Employment Consultants is a premier provider of accounting and finance staffing services in the Central Valley, with over 15 years of experience. Their team of CPA-trained recruiting agents is dedicated to helping candidates and clients achieve success by leveraging their deep industry knowledge and exclusive partnerships with major companies. This allows them to offer unique job opportunities not publicly listed online.

Job Summary: 

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing and processing the company’s payroll accurately and efficiently. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and correct payment of wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax filings and reporting.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee information, timekeeping data, and payroll transactions.
Benefits Administration: Coordinate and manage employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
Issue Resolution: Address and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Reporting: Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages.
Audits: Assist with internal and external payroll audits, providing necessary documentation and information.
System Maintenance: Maintain and update payroll systems and software to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Employee Support: Provide support and guidance to employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing or a related role in the agriculture industry.
Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Skills: Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks).
Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time management skills.

Apply Now:

This is a fast-moving exclusive new opportunity, & our client is urgently looking to fill this position.  We strongly encourage that if you feel you meet the qualifications for this position, and are interested in learning more, click “Apply Now”!

*Stardom Employment Consultants is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.