Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Remote, NY,
Duration:12 Months contract

Job Description:
We are looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company's payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments. A payroll specialist is able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency and is good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge expertise of regulations around employee payroll.
Monitor and understand US federal, state, and local tax laws to ensure compliance.
Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoid delays in filings to monitor penalties/ notices.
Work in partnership with the Payroll Team to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
Reconcile federal state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Partnering with internal stakeholders and UKG to apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN, and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions.
Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes with higher efficiency and accuracy. Also, Identify opportunities for automation and lead implementation efforts from payroll taxes.
Coordinate year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings
Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employer and employees in the UKG payroll system
Required:
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
Minimum (3+) years of payroll tax multi-state and federal compliance 2+ years of UKG Pro experience
Intermediate Excel skills (SUMIFs, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, VLOOKUP...)
Experience as a results-oriented professional with a keen sense of urgency and attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset with good judgment
Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, meet all deadlines, and work well under pressure in afast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
CPP/FPC certification is a plus