Payroll Specialist
Tonawanda, New York, 14150, United States Hybrid
$75,000–$85,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in our organization, ensuring the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll each week. As a member of the Accounting team and working closely with the Human Resources team, this role is responsible for managing weekly payroll processes while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and prevailing wage requirements. The Payroll Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for payroll and payroll-related reporting that support data-driven decision making and operational integrity. After the initial 90-day training period, this role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Travel is not required with the exception of company training and meetings.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related discipline (or Associate's Degree with 5 or more years of payroll experience)
- Three (3) or more years of experience in an accounting or payroll role with direct responsibility for payroll processing and reporting
- Experience with SaaS payroll software and expense management software
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour compliance, and internal controls
- Experience with Miter payroll software
- American Payroll Association (APA) certification
- Prevailing wage payroll experience