work from home

We are working with a client in Huntington Beach that is looking for a

full time Payroll Specialist. This position is 100% work from home.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system;

information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions,

bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays,

deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

• Issues, reissues, physical or replacement checks, or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

• Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.

• Maintain payroll files

• Support the HR team as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state employment regulations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficient in using intermediate to advanced functions in Microsoft Excel (use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

• Experience with both exempt and non-exempt employees (200+)

• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations

• Must be able to handle confidential information and interact with all

levels of faculty, staff, and students in a professional manner

• Listen and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Must have high attention to detail, able to work independently

• Knowledge of payroll rules is highly preferred

• Proficient in Word and Outlook

• Exceptional follow-through, attention to detail

• Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to easily shift priorities

• Proactive, bright, and innovative individual who demonstrates good judgment

• A “can do” customer service attitude

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work efficiently