Payroll Specialist

Company: Weidner
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Title: Payroll Specialist Reports to: Director of Payroll & HR Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience Position Summary: Weidner Property Management is committed to teamwork, through a spirit of honesty, trust and mutual respect. While this job description is complete, some responsibilities may not be specifically addressed. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll related duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.Primary Responsibilities:

• Co-process multi-state semi-monthly payroll for the US within strict deadlines and accuracy requirements which includes tracking employee time and attendance.
• Co-process multi-province semi-monthly payroll for Canada within strict deadline and accuracy requirements.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Process associate rents and monthly payments to the correct property.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate and confirm reports.
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Set-up and administrate involuntary deductions such as levies, garnishments, and child support orders.
• Create ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed using ADP Reporting Tool.
• Shared responsibility for processing internal billing of payroll costs on a semi-monthly basis.
• Input new associates and record changes of associate status in ADP (such as change of address, transfers, rate increases).
• Calculate and process terminations in ADP and prepare manual termination checks in accordance with state and provincial laws.
• Complete Employment Verifications.
• Troubleshoot associate ADP Portal access issues and questions.
• Upload documents into ADP cloud storage
• Research payroll questions and provide excellent customer service in a timely and positive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in a positive team environment through teamwork, communication and excellence in service; Communicate regularly with the Human Resources and Payroll teams
• Actively demonstrate the values of the Weidner Customer Service Vision to team members, associates and external customersQualifications:
  • 5+ years' experience processing multi-state payroll
  • Canada payroll experience a plus
  • Must have an understanding of end-to-end payroll processing
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
  • Experience with US ADP, ADP Reporting and Time & Attendance a plus
  • Consistent close attention to detail and processes
  • Experienced in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Yardi and ADP experience preferred; Willing and able to learn new software programs
  • Follow Weidner's Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all Weidner policies and procedures as well as all Fair Housing, local, state, and federal laws
  • Prompt, regular attendance; wear company dress code / uniform & maintain professional appearance at all times
  • Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
  • Ability to work outside of normal scheduled hours as needed
  • Willing and able to be assigned to other Weidner properties as needed
  • Working knowledge of English; detail oriented, well organized
  • Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
  • Valid and current driver's license, vehicle and vehicle insurance
  • Ability to work 5 days a week in the Kirkland Home Office

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