Senior Payroll Specialist

Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to help businesses succeed and our communities thrive. 

With offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, we’re strong, growing and committed to supporting the communities we serve. We extend this commitment to the community to our associates, offering annual paid volunteer time off and charitable-matching opportunities. Voted a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker for multiple years, we offer our associates an array of benefits and the opportunity to chart their own career path with us. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to guide people to a lifetime of financial success, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, interesting colleagues and the satisfaction of supporting our communities. 

Together, there’s no stopping you!

Job Title:Senior Payroll SpecialistJob Description:

Summary:

This position will perform a wide variety of advanced record keeping and payroll processing activities to ensure timely and accurate payroll.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process Company payroll; review and ensure accuracy of payments; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

• Handle all accounting, payment, and reporting functions associated with the Company's incentive plans.

• Audit completed payments, garnishments, special payroll deductions and incentive activity.

• Process off-cycle payrolls as necessary for payroll corrections or adjustments; complete on-demand checks including final pay; ensure final pay complies with Company and state requirements.

• Analyze, investigate, and correct errors in payroll data; inspect system output and standard reports to determine and correct out-of-balance conditions.

• Gather payroll data for inclusion in financial statements;

• Calculate and generate payroll accruals to recognize payroll costs in the month in which they were incurred.

• Perform claims processing; settle employee arrears that are deducted from net pay; set up repayments, Company forgiveness, or prepayments; adjust employee records for end of year reporting.

• Provide guidance and assistance to associates and management on payroll practices in line with Company policies and federal/state/local law.

• Participate in projects, suggest and implement ideas for continuous improvement.

• Create and maintain process documentation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to area of specialization

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong mathematical skills

• Organization, prioritization and time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines

• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job             

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years' experience with payroll systems or a combination of education and related experience

• Two-year of four-year degree preferred with an emphasis in accounting or payroll tax

Computer and Software Skills:

• Skilled in the operation of a personal computer, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Strong Excel skills required.

• Workday experience preferred.

• Google.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Enterprise Bank & Trust please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to managing our business and community relationships in ways that positively impact our associates, clients, and the diverse communities where we work and live. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing both drug and background check screenings. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click HERE.