Description Robert Half might have a Payroll Administrator position that's right for you, if you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. The Payroll Administrator opportunity will be located in San Marcos, California as a long-term contract / temporary role. If you're able to perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll, an innovative company has an opening for a Payroll Administrator you might be interested in. Don't wait - call us today to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career.

　　Your responsibilities

　　Handle specific weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for department heads

　　Provide assistance as necessary for all internal and external audits related to payroll

　　Offer proper review and verification of source documents

　　Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports

　　Answer questions and requests related to payroll information

　　Ensure employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and confidential information

　　Able to reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities

　　Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data

　　Report needed changes after maintaining payroll operations according to established policies and procedures

　　Perform any other duties that arise in the course of normal business operations

　　Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments

　　Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines

　　Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

　　Resolve payroll discrepancies via information collection and analysis Requirements - Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

　　Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Prior experience using accounting software

　　Capable of managing high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

　　Approved Timesheets experience

　　Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now

　　Solid understanding of payroll

　　Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel

　　Knowledge of internal controls

　　Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria

　　Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular

　　2+ years of strong payroll experience

　　Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required

　　Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

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