This position assures employee time and pay are accurate by following company processes, procedures and complying with all labor laws.

• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions – PET Tiger
• Prepares reports – PET tiger and Farmers.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information – PET Tiger.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Prepares any deductions need to be made to employee (Franchise, Child Support, Court Order etc.)
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• Set up new employees.
• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2)
• Print checks
• Other duties may be assigned.

High school diploma required.

2+ years’ experience as a Payroll Specialist

Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing documents

Ability to create organized filing system.

Overachieving attitude and enhanced work ethic

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF Editing Software, and electronic timekeeping software and payroll software.

Other Qualifications:  Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.