Payroll Specialist Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Payroll Specialist at Robert Half in Waterville, Maine, United States Job Description Description We are in search of a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Waterville, Maine. In this role, you will be tasked with handling various payroll-related duties, including processing and recording employee changes, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and managing accounts payable. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and handle bi-weekly timecard review and processing.
• Set up and conduct audits of payroll allocations in payroll files, including timecard coding.
• Review and input benefit elections, employee deductions, and other payroll-related changes.
• Coordinate and audit the use of paid time off benefits and timesheet entries.
• Respond to and process wage verification inquiries.
• Act as a point of contact for new and current employees regarding timecards and paystubs.
• Generate and process payroll entries in QuickBooks.
• Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Review and input accounts payable and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Monitor and record automatic payments.
• Review and process credit card and charge account expenses.
• Support month-end reconciliations of accounts payable. Requirements
• Proficient in Accounting Software Systems
• Able to perform Accounting Functions effectively
• Possess strong skills in Auditing
• Experience with Benefit Functions
• Familiarity with Paylocity software is required
• Proficiency in QuickBooks software is desirable Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity

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