Payroll Administrator

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator in Asheville, North Carolina. As a Payroll Administrator, your role will encompass managing payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments, maintaining employee records, and staying up-to-date with relevant regulations.

For confidential consideration, please email resumes to michael.ferrise@roberthalf & connect with me via LinkedIn.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process payrolls for clients using payroll processing software
• Carry out data entry tasks related to employee hours, deductions, and bonuses
• Keep accurate records of payroll transactions and adhere to double entry bookkeeping practices
• Reconcile accounts to verify the accuracy of payroll data against financial records
• Regularly calculate and send payroll tax payments for clients
• Manage and send any retirement funds, garnishments, etc., withheld from employees’ paychecks
• Prepare and deliver payroll Quarterly reports
• Attend to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies or issues
• Prepare year-end W2’s for federal filings and multiple states filings
• Stay informed about changes in payroll regulations and tax laws
• Conduct Worker’s Compensation and General Liability Audits
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Payroll Administrator role or similar
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Experience with 401k - RRSP Administration
• Familiarity with About Time software
• Knowledge of general Accounting Functions
• Experience in Auditing
• Understanding of Benefit Functions
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Experience with Drake Tax Software
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel