Payroll Specialist

Matura Farrington Staffing Services is seeking a Payroll professional to join a highly reputable law firm in their Century City office. If you are looking to boost your career by joining a dynamic team while enjoying a top of the market salary, great benefits, and a hybrid work schedule, this is the perfect opportunity and we'd love to hear from you

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for multi-location payroll processing, auditing duties and general ledger posting and ad hoc projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Multi state payroll processing for salaried & hourly employees includes reviewing & importing hours from time and attendance system
• Process employee changes, tax changes, wage garnishments and audit transactions before & after payroll process for accuracy
• Process rush termination checks, pay adjustments, bonuses and commissions, stop payments and direct deposit reversal
• Coordinate various payroll related internal & external audits including but not limited to compensation, 401k and worker's compensation
• Assist with employee inquiries and respond in a timely manner
• Assist with year end payroll process including gathering and loading data for adjustments for W2s (cost of health insurance, etc.)
• Coordinate with HR for any retro insurance deductions/refunds as well as CA State salary coordination & employment verification
• Audit HR exports and review data prior to upload to ADP
• Build and run custom reports or create ad hoc reports from payroll system when necessary
• Monthly actual/budget variance report and reconciliation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess strong technical skills; Excel required
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels with a customer service attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality, sensitivity and security of information
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment and takes ownership of projects
• Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Familiar with time and attendance system