Payroll Specialist in Saranac Lake, New York at AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOC.

American Management Association (AMA) is looking for a Payroll Specialist in Saranac Lake, New York, who will ensure complete and accurate processing of bi-weekly payrolls, by performing clerical and bookkeeping tasks and applying accepted procedures in preparing and maintaining payroll records.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure accurate compensation payments due to all employees, net of authorized withholdings and deductions

• Maintain employee master records and directories captured in payroll system in a highly confidential and accurate manner

• Process Payrolls through third-party provider

• Prepare journal entries to accrue and report proper employee payroll costs

• Prepare ad hoc reporting to satisfy requests for payroll data using payroll system report writers

• Oversee the quarterly and annual Payroll tax returns and compliance reporting, including accurate W-2 reporting

• Review timecard reporting submitted by employees and supervisors for completeness and appropriateness of entries

• Maintain automated PTO records for all employees

• Prepare and submit various deductions, such as retirement contributions, mass transit, FSA elections, and garnishments, to appropriate agencies according to schedules

• Reconcile multiple Balance Sheet and P&L accounts related to Payroll transactions

• Prepare and provide reports and analyses to auditors during annual financial statement audit and 403b audit

• Train new hires and colleagues on appropriate timecard procedures

• Participate in projects relating to Payroll

• Author and maintain process and procedure documentation for key functions

• Assist the HR department with the maintenance of company policies to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws

• Provide coverage within the Finance department as needed

• Other duties as assigned

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