Payroll SpeciaIist III
Job Locations
US-PA-Wayne
ID
2025-2806
Category
Accounting / Finance
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
Position Summary
The Judge Group is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist III to support our payroll manager in ensuring accurate and timely payment for employees. The successful candidate will perform various administrative tasks, including timesheet processing, wage calculation, tax processing, and report preparation. The ideal candidate should have excellent numerical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll software and regulations. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also essential, as the role involves working with different departments and levels of staff. The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion is also important.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities :
Assist the payroll manager in processing payroll for employees in a timely and accurate manner
- Verify and input data from timesheets, attendance records, and other sources into the payroll system
- Calculate wages, taxes, deductions, and other withholdings according to company policies and legal requirements
- Issue paychecks or direct deposits to employees and distribute pay stubs or statements
- Prepare and maintain payroll records, reports, and statements, such as tax forms, benefits summaries, and reconciliations Respond to payroll-related inquiries and requests from employees, managers, and external parties
- Troubleshoot and resolve any payroll errors or discrepancies
- Update employee information and payroll changes in the payroll system
Ensure compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
Support payroll audits and reviews by providing relevant documentation and informationPerform other duties as assigned by the payroll managerQualifications
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldAt least three years of experience in payroll administration or a related fieldProficiency in payroll software (Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics or UKG preferred)Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and regulationsExcellent accounting and math skillsAbility to work with large amounts of data and perform accurate calculationsAttention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to handle confidential information with discretionAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines