Description

　　Job Summary:

　　Under general direction uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through training and experience to perform a wide variety of payroll processing and technical tasks. Must have flexibility to assist associates using established policies and procedures in order to complete tasks as needed. Maintains extensive contact with internal customers to cover daily processing on an as needed basis, for all phases of payroll duties. Provide excellent customer service, professionalism, and efficient support to staff and associates throughout the firm.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Process all phases of payroll for salary and commissioned associates.

　　Performs troubleshooting and works with home office staff to resolve problems.

　　Assists in preparing the semi-monthly payroll closings and related analysis, including managing the off-cycle check process.

　　Ensures that payroll schedules are maintained and that all payrolls run on time and with extreme accuracy. Assists in preparing the semi-monthly payroll closings and related analysis, including managing the off-cycle check process.

　　Ensures payroll database reflects current and accurate information. Uses complex payroll queries and reconciles payroll records and payroll systems.

　　Performs mathematical computations, computes costs and adjusts, balances and reconciles figures to ensure accuracy of data. Audit the payroll to ensure accuracy of data. Corrects processing errors prior to payroll production

　　Records and processes payments to all employees, create and print check and advice files, create and send direct deposit files as authorized by employees, and correct returns and notices.

　　Reviews, audits and updates records of various types of transactions including employee withholding, deferred compensation, deductions and garnishments/ levies.

　　Provides information as requested to employees, supervisors, outside agencies, internal and external auditors or other personnel by referring to policies, rules, regulations or procedures or by researching files for information.

　　Maintain currency in payroll tax related laws, regulations, as well as all deposit schedules.

　　Review and recommend changes to payroll processes as required to improve performance and communication between the Home Office and offsite location.

　　Performs other duties as assigned, including participating on special projects.

　　Experience with remediation and development of new business processes in PeopleSoft.

　　Must have broad knowledge of payroll practices and procedures, as well as payroll documentation procedures and requirements.

　　Work independently as well as collaboratively from an offsite location.

　　Qualifications

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of:

　　Advanced PeopleSoft payroll processes and procedures.

　　Microsoft Office Suite

　　Concepts, principles, and practices of accounting related to payroll processing and record keeping.

　　Excellent critical thinking skills as well as ability to multi task in a very busy environment.

　　Advanced office practices, procedures and methods.

　　Skill in:

　　Maintaining data in an automated HRIS through running PeopleSoft payroll processes.

　　Verifying mathematical calculations.

　　Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

　　Implementing processes and procedures for efficient and timely work flow.

　　Promoting effective coordination between work groups.

　　Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

　　Analytical and research skills; be self-directed and able to prioritize work within the department.

　　Presenting information, which may be complicated in nature, in a clear and concise manner.

　　Ability to:

　　Read, interpret, analyze, and apply payroll data and information.

　　Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.

　　Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

　　Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

　　Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

　　Handle stressful situations and lead others in providing a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

　　Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained at all times.

　　Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in payroll processing or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

　　Multi-state, multi-entity payroll/tax experience.

　　Experience with multi-faceted compensation schedule including salaried and commissioned associates.

　　Knowledge of PeopleSoft payroll processing procedures.

　　or

　　Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.Licenses/Certifications:

　　CPP Preferred or ability to obtain within one year.Job: Accounting & Finance

　　Primary Location: US-FL-St. Petersburg-Saint Petersburg

　　Organization RJF Corporate

　　Schedule Full-time

　　Job Shift Day Job

　　Travel No

　　Req ID: 2400263