Description:
RSM’s Payroll Services practice is looking for a dynamic Senior Payroll Specialist with a team-oriented mindset and a love for collaborating and helping clients solve problems. You will be an expert resource, with senior level knowledge in payroll processing, client support, payroll workflows and platforms.
Responsibilities
- Processing weekly and biweekly full cycle, multi-state payroll for RSM’s clients. Expected to have deep understanding of payroll compliance and payroll tax laws
- Will reconcile and work on tax balancing against per pay cycle, as well as per quarterly and per annual tax filings
- Year-end processing
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to clients and internal leaders
- Maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders in client organizations
- Proactively identify problems, unexpected data trends and determine root cause to offer our clients a solution
- Continuously learn and stay informed about changes in payroll regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
- Maintain advanced knowledge of multiple payroll software products
- Always maintain confidentiality of client information
- Operate seamlessly with multiple levels of client organizations
- Comfort in executive presentations, project forecasting, and the consulting operating rhythm
Qualifications
- 5+ years of full cycle payroll processing experience in a multi-state or international environment
- Experience with one or more of these systems: ADP Workforce Now or Workday Payroll
- Microsoft Office 365, Excel (including basic formulas and VLOOKUPs)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent critical thinking skills with an emphasis on problem-solving
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Prior experience working in an outsource PEO environment or professional services is preferred
- CPP or FCP certification is strongly preferred
- Experience with Canadian payroll
- Experience in Global payroll