Payroll Specialist II

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!

This position is responsible for serving as an experienced processor of company payroll. Ensures accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings and company deductions while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

This role...

• Perform statistical reporting on employee pay, commissions and bonuses, vacation and sick leave, disability and workers' compensation leave, taxes and withholdings, etc.
• Create and respond to inquiries regarding paychecks and withholding.
• Maintain employee payroll records, ledgers, and files.
• Ensure payroll tasks are performed for on- and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Perform bi-weekly and monthly payroll accounting responsibilities.
• Track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.
• Researches payroll reporting and ensures accurate filing with appropriate sources.
• Prepare audit reports and supporting documentation and verify the authenticity and completeness of data.
• Conduct post-payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics, and track issues.
• Review and approve bank transactions, including stop payments, direct deposit recalls, and check inquiries.
• Ensure the set up of state tax codes for all employees.
• Perform all duties maintaining compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and other regulations/legislation.
• Document and maintain department job aids and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); may train payroll department staff.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Interpret pay policies (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers' compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.)
• Verify compliance with federal and state payroll requirements; stay current with changes in the law.
• Contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Participate in other projects or duties as assigned.

We are interested in speaking with candidates with the following…

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three (3) plus years of experience in payroll administration.
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of the general practices of payroll administration.
• Knowledge of the ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and expert/accurate data entry skills.
• Able to maintain the confidential nature of employee and company information.
• Well organized with the ability to handle multiple projects, ongoing tasks, and unplanned or urgent requests.
• Operates with a calm sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills including oral, written, and presentation.

Salary: $52,900-71,400

Modivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received.  We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. 

We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family.

Modivcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-Tax and Post --Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)

Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected]