Payroll Specialist

Description

Payroll Specialist
Windsor, CT

Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Industry: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 10136

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Windsor, CT
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Schedule: M-F, 8 am – 4 pm; on-site

J. Morrissey & Company is in the search for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the accounting team for a reputable, not for profit client of ours. The ideal candidate is an organized, team player with payroll experience and a desire to take on the full range of payroll functions. This employee would work under direct supervision of the Payroll Manager and will process payroll for all staff on a bi-weekly basis.

Responsibilities:
Verify and audit employees? electronic time sheets and ensure that company policies are adhered to
Enter payroll information and necessary adjustments into the payroll system
Prepare payroll checks
Communicate with the company?s insurance broker to process insurance deductions for employees
Manage communication and proper documentation of events with outside financial, union, and pension auditors
Process remittance of 403B loan repayments
Participate in all staff meetings, training events, and other company meetings as needed
Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:
Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
2+ years of payroll and/or Accounts payable experience
Robust knowledge of Excel, Word, and accounting software
Must be an adaptable individual who can adjust to changing policies and priorities
Must be able to maintain accurate and organized files
Must have an interest in payroll or accounting

Compensation:
$21-31/ hr, depending on experience