Payroll Specialist at Achieve

As a Payroll Specialist youll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions. The Payroll Specialist will assist in payroll processing and check distribution for multi-state/multi-company bi-weekly monthly quarterly and semi-annual payrolls as well as be responsible for all incoming inquiries and requests. This role supports the Sr. Manager with audit requests payroll tax correspondence outsourced payroll special projects assisting with payroll process documentation and resolving escalated payroll issues. This role requires attention to detail prioritization of assigned tasks proficient research/problem-solving and Excel skills and excellent customer service. About YouProactive and results-driven you excel in fast-paced environments.Resilient and self-motivated you are committed to continuous improvement and high-quality results.Possessing strong analytical skills you effectively analyze data to uncover actionable insights that drive business decisions.Skilled in creating accurate and reliable reports that support transparent and informed decision-making for senior leadership.Optimistic and growth-minded you thrive in collaborative settings and actively contribute to team success and strategic objectives.You are eager to learn and grow within the payroll departmentQualifications : What youll doDemonstrate strong enthusiasm toward payroll processes accuracy and excellence  Represent the team effectively; build trust and credibility and maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information Demonstrate ability to multitask and work with the immediate payroll team as well as other departmental stakeholdersManage and respond to payroll/garnishment/tax email boxes answering team requests and questions from other team membersProvide customer service and timely resolution of payroll issuesAssist Sr. Payroll Manager with sending payroll reminders and communications to stakeholdersAssist the Payroll Team pre payroll preparation and file organizationMaintain proper payroll processing supporting documentation in an organized mannerBackup support for payroll processing when a payroll team member is out on vacationProcess all reporting requests by auditors and other departmentsDownload ADP invoices and distribute to required departmentsAnalyze payroll data reports and forms for accuracyEnsure payroll records are accurate complete and well-maintainedWork closely with other internal/external parties to obtain data timely and follow-up as neededGeneral Assistance to the payroll departmentOther payroll administrative tasks as assigned What youll bringHigh school diploma or equivalentA minimum of 3 years experience with assisting and processing high-volume multi-state/multi-company payroll processing using ADP Workforce NowGeneral understanding regarding HR/Payroll/Accounting transactions/process flowsMust be familiar with MS office products (Word Excel intermediate skills Outlook)Assisting with calculating bonus commission and premium pay using excel  Reconciling payroll totals to preprocessing reportsKnowledge of deduction management and garnishments Knowledge of ADP payroll systemsMust be a quick learner and adaptable to a fast-paced environmentAble to work with a wide variety of personalities and deal with each person effectively and professionallyMust possess attention to detail and have accurate data entryCapable of handling multiple tasks prioritizing work and meeting strict deadlinesAbility to secure confidential informationMust possess a professional proactive enthusiastic attitude and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisionKnowledge of multi jurisdiction payroll regulations such as federal and state wage and labor laws is a plus.Background in benefits/accounting/HR a plus Additional Information : Achieve well-being with:Hybrid and remote work opportunities401 (k) with employer matchMedical dental and vision with HSA and FSA optionsCompetitive vacation and sick time off as well as dedicated volunteer daysAccess to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program Talkspace and fitness discountsUp to $5250 paid back to you on eligible education expensesPet care discounts for your furry family membersFinancial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care FundA safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groupsWe are proudly offering hybrid options in the Phoenix AZ metro market as well in San Mateo other locations throughout the country we offer work from home in the following states: TX UT NV WA FLHourly Range: $22.00 to $27.00 hourly benefits. This information represents the expected hourly range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment well consider your location experience and other job-related factors. Join Achieve change the futureAt Achieve were changing millions of lives.From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth youll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. Were proud to have over 3000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona California and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a jobits a place where you can make a true impact have a sense of belonging establish a fulfilling career and put your well-being first. Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieves Talent Acquisition leader.Remote Work : YesEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping Experience: years Vacancy: 1