Payroll Specialist

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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: VANCOUVER, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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 <td align="left">Date: 09-20-12 Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Vancouver, WA Department: 8130-Accounting Services Hours/Week: 40 FTE: Shift: Day Work Hours: Work Days: Job Type: Regular Req #: peac-00023449 Salary Range: $17.37 - $26.05 Company Profile: Job Description: JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for running payroll from preparing and inputting payroll data using an automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll. Processes and verifies payroll data to ensure correct wage payments to employees and provides support and aides in the payroll process including but not limited to tax filing, report writing, and assisting with inquiries and problem resolution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Audit time and attendance for all employees for consistency and accuracy, clarifying inconsistencies with supervisors. * Processes calculations for overtime, differential and other special adjustments in the computer system. Maintains knowledge and compliance with bargaining unit agreements with particular attention to language pertaining to pay issues, state payroll laws, and federal regulations. * Processes calculation of tax deductions, benefits and other deductions. May process manual payments for special payments, keeping appropriate records. Processes quarterly taxes, W-2s and garnishments. * Maintains compliance with policies and procedures related to payroll. * Coordinates direct deposit program and mails paychecks as necessary. * Reviews and resolves errors from audit reports. * Reviews and resolves employee and supervisory payroll questions. Assists employees in understanding payroll calculations and deductions. * Uses Lawson to input all payroll information . * Maintains a variety of records and reports, compiling statistical or accounting information as requested. Provides reports and training to external and internal customers. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: * High school diploma or equivalent required. A combination of education and experience that provides the employee with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered. * Associates degree in Accounting, Business or related field preferred. EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: * Three years payroll experience including demonstration of payroll rules and regulation, preferably for a large employer. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: * Certification as a Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred. OTHER SKILLS: * Analytical, financial management, creative problem solving, and decision making skills. * Ability to work responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands, short time frames, and minimal supervision. * Must have the ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, pay close attention to detail, and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. * Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across departments and disciplines. * Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel and </td>
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