Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist | Tampa, FLJob Description

Responsible for payroll of employees for pay period (biweekly)

Enter new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system

Process manual checks such as terminations and discrepancies

Prepare and process hourly and salaried bi-weekly payrolls

Review computed wages and correct errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings

Ensure that all changes to payroll are processed correctly

Prepare and process exempt personnel time sheets utilizing an electronic time and attendance software product for compliance with policy, state, and regulatory requirements

Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any required adjustment to normal pay

Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files, including manual check log and reconciliation of payroll account

Process stop payments or adjustments of payroll

Handle all garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals

Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly

Knowledge of wage and hour laws

Prepare various payroll and management reports, journal entries, workers compensation, and reconcile quarterly payroll taxes

Qualifications

Payroll processing

Data entry

Manual check processing

Electronic time and attendance software

Payroll record maintenance

Stop payments and adjustments

Garnishments and deductions handling

Knowledge of wage and hour laws

Payroll and management reporting

Journal entries

Workers compensation

Quarterly payroll taxes reconciliation

Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Tampa, Florida and some days remoteAbout Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.