Payroll Specialist

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

General Summary:                                                                                                            

The Payroll Specialist takes ownership for timely and accurate processing of employee information, payroll for employees.  Ensures accurate positing to projects from payroll and correct payroll allocations.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintains payroll information by entering transaction information, collating, preparing journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts related to payroll accounts.

Completes final set-up of new employees into Dynamics GP adding pay codes, time off accrual schedules, project assignments for timesheets, payroll tax setups, and direct deposit and prenote information.

 Adds pay rates, changes to rates, tax changes, project changes, direct deposit changes, payroll deductions, and 401K changes into Dynamics GP software

Prepares Reconciling and Audit Work papers on payroll related or other general ledger accounts as assigned.

Assists with calculations of Overtime and call time related to commissions.  May assist with running benefit allocations and providing reporting to accountants.

Assist or prepare monthly and quarterly payroll tax returns which may include federal and state income and social security taxes, unemployment taxes, or worker’s compensation taxes or other payroll employment related fees.

Month-end closing responsibilities.

Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering employee payroll inquiries.

Assisting with processing and issuing of annual W-2 forms to employees.

Maintains confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.

Performs all other related duties as assigned by Payroll Manager.*

*These tasks do not meet the Americans With Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:                                                             

Working knowledge of Dynamics GP payroll module helpful

Highly skilled in math, accounting, and financial processes with strong analytic and problem-solving skills

High proficiency in Excel, Word, and payroll processing software

Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to multitask in a role with specific deadlines.

Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand.

 Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Confidentiality and respect for privacy of employee records.

Education and Experience:   

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance helpful

Minimum 3 to 5 years Payroll Processing Experience

Certification through the American Payroll Association, CPP or PFC designation helpful

Microsoft Dynamics GP Payroll and or Project Accounting experience helpful

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.

Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.