Payroll Specialist

American Management Association (AMA) is looking for a Payroll Specialist in Saranac Lake, New York, who will ensure complete and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls, by performing clerical and bookkeeping tasks and applying accepted procedures in preparing and maintaining payroll records.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure accurate compensation payments due to all employees, net of authorized withholdings and deductions

• Maintain employee master records and directories captured in payroll system in a highly confidential and accurate manner

• Process Payrolls through third-party provider

• Prepare journal entries to accrue and report proper employee payroll costs

• Prepare ad hoc reporting to satisfy requests for payroll data using payroll system report writers

• Oversee the quarterly and annual Payroll tax returns and compliance reporting, including accurate W-2 reporting

• Review timecard reporting submitted by employees and supervisors for completeness and appropriateness of entries

• Maintain automated PTO records for all employees

• Prepare and submit various deductions, such as retirement contributions, mass transit, FSA elections, and garnishments, to appropriate agencies according to schedules

• Reconcile multiple Balance Sheet and P&L accounts related to Payroll transactions

• Prepare and provide reports and analyses to auditors during annual financial statement audit and 403b audit

• Train new hires and colleagues on appropriate timecard procedures

• Participate in projects relating to Payroll

• Author and maintain process and procedure documentation for key functions

• Assist the HR department with the maintenance of company policies to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws

• Provide coverage within the Finance department as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-year Degree in Business field plus 2 years of relevant Payroll experience OR 4 year degree in Business
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial transactions
• Familiarity with ADP preferred
• Above-average MS Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and maintaining accuracy
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work under pressure of meeting multiple time and volume deadlines
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proven performance in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external parties
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform tasks
• Works under general supervision
• Certain degree of creativity and latitude is required

More about American Management Association (amanet.org):

American Management Association (AMA) is a global professional development organization that empowers individuals and organizations to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. Through leadership development, management training, and corporate learning solutions-delivered in person and online-AMA equips professionals with practical skills, strategic insight, and real-world tools to drive performance, lead change, and accelerate growth.

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