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Payroll Specialist

Quincy, MA 02269

Posted: 04/11/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 615581 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Responsibilities
  • Reconcile and input weekly timesheets payroll data for field and office employees, update employee pay and benefit rate changes and resolve any payroll discrepancies
  • Liaise with Human Resources and Project Managers on new hires, job classifications and rates of pay, layoffs/terminations, and changes in union labor agreement wage and fringe benefit rates.
  • Collect timesheet data and payroll information
  • Process employee new hire, transfer, promotion, and termination information and process layoff check requests and other ad hoc off cycle payrolls
  • File and remit payment of all federal and multi-state payroll tax reporting information (940, 941, W2s, UCs, etc.), levies, and garnishments
  • Calculate and remit weekly payments of labor union benefit stamps and file monthly union reports
  • Analyze 401(k) Plan Administrator weekly remittance report and process employee contributions, adjust contribution amounts, and initiate 401(k) loan payment schedule
  • Analyze monthly employee benefit bills and verify employee/employer expenses are being deducted/accrued at proper rates
  • Manage year-end payroll process, including recording taxable fringe benefits
  • Reconcile and distribute employee W-2’s and file with associated state and federal agencies

Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or GED;
  • 2 to 4 years of payroll experience, Construction industry, preferred
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
  • Experience working with accounting and payroll software
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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