Portland, Oregon
Payroll Specialist Job Opening in Portland, Oregon - Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for domestic and international employees. Works with employees to resolve questions or issues that arise. Supports the month end close process. Supports the accounting team. Provides support for audits and reviews.
Processes payroll, both domestic and international, in a timely manner. Ensures payroll is complete and accurate. Ensures payments to employees are made timely. Implements and manages all payroll related interfaces including those with the general ledger, ADP, benefits, retirement savings, etc. Prepares timely and accurate payroll reports for management. Maintains employee master files. Researches issues and questions that arise.
Knowledgeable of both domestic and international payroll laws and regulations and ensures we are in compliance.
Supports the month end close process, prepares assigned entries, reconciles assigned accounts, runs financial schedules, prepares variance analysis and follows up/researches questions as needed.
Provides support to the accounting team as needed.
Coordinates the year-end process of preparing W-2?s. Stays current on state and federal reporting requirements and ensures compliance.
Provides support for audits and reviews.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures including updating payroll documentation.
Identifies and works on process improvements including implementing changes .
Other duties as assigned.
Associate degree in accounting or related field, Bachelor?s degree a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience in a company with 100+ employees.
International payroll experience a plus.
Minimum of 4 years? experience working with ADP for payroll processing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
Self-motivated, flexible and able to handle multiple priorities.
Must possess strong problem resolution and reconciliation skills.
Experience with corporate financial software packages is needed. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word required.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Competencies
Safety and Work Environment ? Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others. Follows Guiding Principle ?Be Safe?.
Effective Communication - Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes email, text, IM).
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Accountable to Achieving Commitments - Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy. Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems. Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.
Adaptability to Change - Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions. Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly.
?We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, inquiry or discussion about compensation, or any other characteristic protected by law.?
This position could possibly be in Southern Oregon instead of Portland.
Job Type: Full-time
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