Payroll Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in peoples lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!

This position is responsible for processing company payroll. Ensures accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings and company deductions while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

This role…

Prepares statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses, vacation and sick leave, disability and workers compensation leave, taxes and withholdings, etc.

Generates and responds to inquiries regarding paychecks and withholding.

Maintains employee payroll records, ledgers and files.

Ensures payroll tasks are performed for on- and off-cycle payroll processing.

Performs bi-weekly and monthly payroll accounting responsibilities.

Tracks and deducts all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.

Reviews payroll reporting and ensures accurate filing with appropriate source.

Prepares audit reports and supporting documentation and verifies authenticity and completeness of data.

Completes post payroll audits and reporting, prepares metrics and tracks issues.

Reviews and approves bank transactions, including stop payments, direct deposit recalls and check inquiries.

Ensures set up of state tax codes for all employees.

Performs all duties maintaining compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and other regulations/legislation.

Documents and maintains department job aids and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); may train payroll department staff.

Troubleshoots technical issues with payroll and time keeping systems.

Interprets pay policies (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.)

Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements; stays current with changes in the law.

Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.

Participates in other projects or duties as assigned.

Occasional business travel may be required.

We are excited to speak to someone with the following…

Bachelors Degree required.

Five (5) plus years of experience in payroll administration.

Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of the general practices of payroll administration.

Knowledge of ADP Workforce now strongly preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel and expert/accurate data entry skills.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Able to maintain the confidential nature of employee and company information.

Well organized with the ability to handle multiple projects, ongoing tasks, and unplanned or urgent requests.

Operates with a calm sense of urgency.

Ability to work in a faced-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills including oral, written, presentation.

Salary: $ 60,800 – $82,100

Modivcare’s positions are posted and open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. Positions may be posted for a maximum of 45 days dependent on the type of role, the number of roles, and the number of applications received. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

We value our team members and realize the importance of benefits for you and your family.

Modivcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to include the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-Tax and Post –Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)

Modivcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr.recruiting@modivcare.com

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Our goal isn’t a number. It’s a difference.

Modivcare is leading the transformation to better connect people with care, wherever they are. We serve the most underserved by facilitating non-emergency medical transportation (https://www.modivcare.com/offerings/nemt) and personal and home care (https://www.modivcare.com/offerings/personal-care) to enable greater access to care, reduce costs and improve outcomes.

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