Our client, The Barrows Sollenberger Group, PC, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized candidate to join their growing team as a Payroll Coordinator.
Our company has built a foundation on providing our clients with strategic tax and wealth management planning and consulting services. The Payroll Coordinator will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality services to our clients in an efficient manner.
Our firm offers flexible schedules to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life. We strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where everyone feels like family and employees are encouraged to contribute to our processes, planning, and culture.
Qualified candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, possess strong organizational and time management qualities, be highly dependable, trustworthy, self-motivated, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A positive attitude and flexibility are a priority. Candidates must be able to handle a multitude of responsibilities while consistently following high standards of business and professional ethics while performing work activities.
This position will be involved in high-level client contact and exposure to sensitive and private information. Candidates must successfully complete a background check and undergo fingerprinting prior to hire.
Job Type:
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Process payroll through QuickBooks (online and desktop versions) accurately and in a timely manner
- Process quarterly & annual payroll tax returns
- Calculate and submit required payroll withholding deposits timely
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports as needed
- Set up, maintain, close online deposit withholding accounts
- Prepare direct deposit and manual checks
- Process & submit various wage garnishments/deductions, including, but not limited to: child support, tax levy orders, health savings accounts, health insurance premiums
- Maintain accurate employee records
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
- Remit retirement plan withholding and assist with year-end compliance data gathering
- Prepare workers compensation audit information and facilitate with agents/auditor
Additional Supporting Responsibilities:
- Sort, scan, and data enter income tax documents accurately to aid in the preparation of tax returns, including process finalized tax returns in preparation for client delivery.
- Ability to learn client relationship management (CRM), assist with managing CRM and client on-boarding.
- Possess friendly, professional, and knowledgeable verbal and written communication skills, and high level of accuracy and attention to detail in order to deliver exceptional client experience at firm’s standards to clients, staff, and vendors.
- Assist with answering/transferring calls and greeting clients/visitors with professionalism and courtesy while maintaining a friendly and composed demeanor.
- Ensure sensitive and confidential information is handled and stored securely, following established procedures to maintain client privacy and data security.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Cross train in order to provide backup support in other departments.
Experience/Education/Skills (required):
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in payroll processing
- Familiarity with multi-state payroll is a plus
- Experience in a high-volume payroll environment is advantageous
- Proficiency in payroll software applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Basic understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Dedication to detail and accuracy
- Possess good analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work as a team player
- Holds self accountable for assigned work; seeks feedback to develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Benefits & Perks:
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation time
- Paid Sick time
- Potential annual team & individual performance-based bonuses
- Professional development / Continuing Education assistance
- On-the-job training
- Simple IRA retirement plan
- Health Insurance
Pay Rate: $20 - $27 per hour, based on level of experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Payroll: 2 years (Required)
- payroll software application: 2 years (Required)
- payroll tax returns: 2 years (Required)
- Multi-state payroll: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chambersburg, PA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chambersburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person