US Payroll Specialist

Company Name: STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
Location: Canada

THE ROLE 

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven Payroll Accountant Specialist to join our client who is a progressive tech start-up! As the Payroll Accountant Specialist, you will provide payroll support to our client’s United States Operations Team.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing payroll, tax, and garnishment payments for clients
• Generating invoices and creating corresponding payment transactions
• Setting up client accounts for correct earnings, deductions, and taxes
• Extracting payroll data from clients’ payroll platform, importing it into our systems, and ensuring the data is reconciled
• Running preliminary payroll testing scenarios when entering into new jurisdictions
• Identifying discrepancies in payroll testing and coordinating with the development team to handle resolutions
• Assist with conducting research on US jurisdictions with respect to state-specific payroll compliance requirements
• Handling inquiries from clients related to account settings and payroll needs

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of US payroll experience
• Post-secondary education in Accounting
• PCP certification
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills

• Seniority level

  Associate

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  FinanceAccounting/Auditing

• Industries

  AccountingComputer Software