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Payroll Specialist I is responsible for delivering exceptional quality service and effective communication with their team and external customers. In this position, responsibilities are to prepare and process accurate and timely multi-state payroll and reconcile payroll tax deductions.

Annual Salary: $22-$25/hr based on interview and experience.

Essential functions

• Prepare and process multi-state weekly, bi-weekly, and special full cycle payrolls including hours, vacation time, garnishments, insurance and 401(k) deductions.
• Monitor electronic timekeeping systems and reviewing for completeness and accuracy.
• Review and Approve Employee Portal changes on third-party notification system.
• Collaborate with team to ensure all payroll transactions are entered accurately and correctly.
• Review automated system outputs before and after submitting to third-party vendor.
• Provide prompt responses to employee questions about payroll related matters.
• Prepare and distribute Prevailing Wage reports with supporting documents.
• Prepare payroll related entries for accounting each payroll cycle.
• Partner with HR on all matters involving employee's compensation, benefits, and disability payments, including 401(k) contribution and other payroll funding.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State labor and employment tax legislation and regulations
• Strong understanding of payroll tax wage reporting and compliance with local, state, and federal government agencies
• Distribute, record, and monitor agency tax notices and tracers with 3rd party provider.
• Prepares materials for internal or external auditors as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing and employment tax experience
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and SmartCompliance systems highly preferred.
• Knowledge of blended SCA, DBA, and CBA a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll software programs
• Great attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently via phone, email, and person to person.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new things.
• Maintain a positive working relationship within the team and external customers.

Working Conditions

• Primarily in an office environment
• Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
• Occasional remote work is also expected after the training period is completed.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.