Payroll Specialist

LHH is assisting with a search for a Payroll Specialist for a client in Kansas City, MO. We are looking for someone to work on-site with pay starting at $25/hour and going up based on experience. Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of payroll experience with some additional accounting experience. Read below for additional details!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Review payroll weekly and biweekly.

· Enter new employees in Company database.

· Maintains database changes related to terminations, raises, changes in banking and address forms.

· Maintains master employee lists.

· Maintains employee benefits lists.

· Prepare 1094 forms.

· Prepare monthly union reports, submit to union for payment, and wage reporting by union deadlines.

· Prepares and print termination/layoff paychecks.

· Collaborate with human resources as needed.

· Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.

· File and keep all employee records organized.

· Prepare workpapers, etc. for annual audit and respond to auditor’s requests for annual audit.

· PSL accrual.

· Purchase Orders.

· Credit card reconciliations.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

· A least 3 years of payroll experience with some exposure to Union Payroll

· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent self-management as well as project management skills

· Great attention to detail and superior organizational skills

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Does this description meet your preferences and qualifications? For immediate consideration apply now at www.lhh.com with your resume in a Word document! Also apply if you are interested in other Payroll, Human Resource or Accounting openings in the Kansas City Metro Area.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance