Payroll Specialist

  • Administrative
  • Pontiac
  • $30.00/hr

Entech Staffing Solutions

Job Position: Payroll Specialist

Location: Pontiac, MI 48342

Pay Rate: $30.00/hr

Shift: 8am to 4pm or 8am to 5pm – Onsite

As our Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for a comprehensive range of payroll duties, including:

  • Processing bi-weekly payroll with precision and efficiency.

  • Managing associated reconciliations, updates, and tax form preparation.

  • Handling hourly timesheet processing.

  • Managing employee payroll data and status changes.

  • Processing all payroll liabilities, including federal, state, and local taxes, garnishments, and withholdings.

  • Reconciling Office of Retirement Services (ORS) records with payroll deduction reports.

  • Maintaining and updating crucial payroll software tables.

  • Ensuring the accuracy and compliance of employee tax and retirement records.

  • Verifying and uploading the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC) file quarterly.

  • Preparing and submitting accurate quarterly reports (e.g., Form 941).

  • Demonstrating system operations and internal controls to auditors.

  • Providing training to employees on attendance policies, timesheet reporting, and Employee Self Service (ESS) software.

  • Responding to employee payroll inquiries and assisting colleagues with payroll-related questions.

  • Preparing and reconciling annual W2 forms accurately and on time.

  • Maintaining organized payroll files in accordance with regulations and retention schedules.

  • Preparing various financial reports (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually).

  • Assisting with information requests (FOIA, ORS audits, workers’ compensation audits).

  • Prefers retirement and garnishment experience.

Beyond Payroll:

To foster a well-rounded and cross-trained team, this role will also involve training and providing support in the following areas, ensuring proper segregation of duties:

  • Accounts Payable: Assisting with the processing and management of invoices and payments.

  • Accounts Receivable: Supporting the tracking and collection of payments.

  • Purchasing: Contributing to the procurement of necessary goods and services.

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in payroll processing (preferred).

  • Strong preference for experience with school payroll.

  • Experience with retirement and garnishment processing.

  • Proficiency in B-Plus (preferred).

  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

  • A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.