Position Title
Payroll Specialist Senior
Location
Troy, MI 48098
Job Summary
Responsible for performing all duties necessary for the accurate calculation of wages, maintenance of records and distribution of payroll reports and withheld monies. Acts as a resource and provides direction to Payroll Specialist.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews, analyzes and verifies payroll reports and documents for accuracy, makes necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other established procedures. Initiates payroll processing quality assurance reviews.
Analyzes and responds to complex matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, authorize exceptions to the policy within defined limits. Acts as a subject matter expert and/or resource to others in the area of payroll processing.
Researches and interprets a variety of complex technical information in response to inquiries. Advises, interprets and provides direction to management and staff on rules and procedures, Federal, state and local laws and regulations involving payroll.
Prepares and files a variety of local, state, and federal forms including, but not limited to, tax forms, monthly, quarterly and year end filings, responds to outside agency requests for production. Submits reports to supervisor for review.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications:
Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
Minimum experience required: 4+ Years Payroll experience
Job Competencies:
Strong knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures
Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures
Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including, but not limited to writs of garnishment, child support, levies, subpoenas, non-resident alien and U.S. tax treaties
Strength in evaluating and analyzing technical payroll activities
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong attention to detail
Proven strength in ability to perform detailed computations
Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank