Payroll Specialist

Company: LogistiCare
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

This position reports to the Payroll Manager and is responsible for processing a 3000+ multi-state employee payroll on a biweekly basis utilizing ADP HCM system. The position will base at our corporate office in Atlanta, GA or Denver, CO Responsibilities: * Serves as a primary contact for employees with questions regarding their paycheck and accrual balances. * Responsible for the preparation and processing of multiple pay groups. * Review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets * Track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions * Interpret and set up garnishment orders, child support deductions, etc. * Makes necessary calculations for any payroll adjustments, incentives, prorations, or other special circumstances. * Maintain integrity of payroll database by ensuring accurate processing of new hires, status changes, tax updates, etc. * Identify and report any potential database issues * Maintain database accuracy through validation queries * Process bank transactions, including stop payments, direct deposit recalls and check inquiries * Process exception checks and check reissues * Process pay adjustments, including refunds, overrides, additional deductions, and garnishments * Ensure proper set up of state tax codes for all employees * Follows all defined payroll SOX controls as defined in payroll narrative. * Provides analysis or work on projects assigned by their manager. * Maintain department job aids and SOP's. * Ensure proper set up of state tax codes at employee level * Troubleshoot technical issues with payroll and time keeping systems * Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws * Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education * High School Diploma or GED required; college and/or certification a plus. * Hands-on experience with a payroll processing/HRIS system required; use of providers such as ADP a plus. * 3+ years payroll experience required. Skills & Experience * At least 2 years of experience working in Payroll and/or Finance. * ADP HCM experience * Knowledge of the general practices and procedures of payroll administration * Advanced Microsoft Excel and expert/accurate data entry skills. * Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook. * Ability to answer the telephone in a courteous and tactful manner * Well organized with the ability to handle multiple projects, ongoing tasks, and unplanned or urgent requests. * Operates with a calm sense of urgency. * Ability to work in a faced-paced environment. * Ability to work to and meet deadlines. * Strong attention to detail. * Takes professional pride and personal ownership of work and accomplishments. * Professional, polite, people-oriented. * Ability to maintain the confidential nature of personnel related information * Honest, open and timely communication with all team members. * Excellent communication skills including oral, written, presentation We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family. ModivCare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following: * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance * Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D * Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) * Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Pre-Tax and Post -Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match * Paid Time Off * Paid Parental Leave * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!!) Salary: $15.18-$20.24 Hourly ModivCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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