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Robert Half Payroll Specialist in Santa Ana, California
Description
We are in search of a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Ana, California. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing payroll functions and ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. This role also involves using accounting software systems and working closely with the Accounting and Human Resources departments.
Responsibilities
• Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
• Collecting, calculating, and entering data in order to maintain and update payroll information
• Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Providing payroll information by answering questions and requests
• Managing and resolving issues relating to payroll production
• Interpreting pay policies, for example holiday, leave, overtime, and managing payments
• Ensuring compliance with current government regulations
• Establishing and maintaining employee records, ensuring that changes are entered correctly and made in a timely manner
• Reviewing and verifying source documents for accuracy of employee time records
• Working closely with Accounting and Human Resources to align and update payroll data.
Requirements
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required.
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
• Must have experience with ADP - Financial Services.
• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is necessary.
• Ceridian software knowledge is a must.
• Should have experience with Dayforce.
• Demonstrable skills in 401k - RRSP Administration are needed.
• Knowledge of About Time software is essential.
• Must be capable of performing various Accounting Functions.
• Auditing skills are required.
• Must have experience with Benefit Functions.
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