Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution and reconciliation of payroll and the administration of the payroll system. Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of city, state, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll; understands and follows applicable provisions. Prepares required tax filings and other reporting. Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting. Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly. Requires an associate degree or equivalent.  Communicates will with Operations, co-workers, Payroll Manager, outside vendors and agencies, and provides considerable value and support to the operators in their area. This individual must be able to balance their workday to meet deadlines and work independently with little supervision, and will cross train between all payroll tasks, responsibilities, and processes.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Process multi-state payroll for multiple locations each week.Ensures payroll labor reporting and approvals are in line and compliantProcess stop payments, check reversals, and manual checks.May be responsible for validation and loading files, per diem, resending W-2sMonthly accounting reconciliation of cash paid out to employee’s at the store to ensure YTD earnings are correctProcess garnishments, new store openings, create and monitor payroll cases in CRM Case Tracking application.Respond to internal accounting inquiries regarding store laborRespond to employees inquiries regarding their payroll.Balance workload to take on additional projects as assigned and required.Additional payroll related projects and reportingAssigned a process specialist – example garnishments, escheatment, Lucky Cat, NRO trainers.Creates process documentation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Accounting, Business or similar degree preferred; experience considered in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 1 year of experience in payroll in a multi-state environmentDesire and capacity to work as part of a highly creative, energetic, and dynamic teamMust be flexible, detail oriented, motivated with a strong work ethicMust possess strong communication skillsAbility to catch on quickly and cross train in fast paced, deadline driven environmentAttention to detail with great organization and analytical skillsAbility to exercise good judgmentWorking knowledge in Microsoft Office products and payroll software (preferred Workday experience)Demonstrates initiative, desire, and ability to handle additional responsibilities

Working Conditions:

The work setting is currently a hybrid model including some in-office and working from home.