Job Description
Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to take ownership of payroll operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will manage both union and non-union payrolls, ensuring compliance and accuracy while partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and playing a key role in supporting employees across the organization.
Job Description:
The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing payroll processing and related accounting functions. This position requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of payroll compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Process weekly high-volume payroll for bargaining employees and bi-weekly payroll for non-bargaining employees.
• Verify and maintain onboarding documents for new hires, including W-4s, direct deposit forms, and I-9 documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, employment verifications, and related questions.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits and reconciliations.
• Support the accounting team with general administrative tasks and serve as a backup as needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of payroll processing experience, including union payroll.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and payroll compliance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; experience with payroll systems strongly preferred.
• Abilities: Strong organizational and time management skills with a high degree of accuracy in data analysis.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Company DescriptionSince 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.
Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)