Payroll Specialist

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Job ID: 52573
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract
Last Updated: 0 days ago

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A government organization in Columbia is seeking a temporary Payroll Specialist to support their team during an employee leave.  The ideal candidate will have some experience with payroll and be proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities:
  • Establishes, maintains and updates employee payroll records.
  • Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness, and enters employee timesheets into payroll system.
  • Enter and manage employee wage garnishments with accuracy and confidentiality
  • Provide backup support for retirement processing functions
  • Assist with employment verification requests in a timely manner
  • Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks.
  • Balances weekly payroll; reconciles payroll to the general ledger.
  • Processes payroll deductions.
  • Prepares direct bank deposits.
  • Prepares payroll tax payments, retirement payments and insurance payments.
  • Prepares weekly payroll reports as required.
  • Computes all mass payroll adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments as necessary.
  • Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials and citizens regarding general financial matters.
Qualifications:
  • 2 – 3 years of payroll experience required
  • Workday experience a plus
  • Experience with Excel required
Compensation:
  • $22/hr
  • FGP offers contract employees benefits including minimum essential coverage insurance, a fixed indemnity plan and a 401k retirement plan once eligibility requirements are met.