Payroll Specialist

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Description

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.
For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service.  Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
We are currently seeking a Payroll Specialistto join our headquarters inPhiladelphia, PA.
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing all aspects of payroll and works closely with all departments to enhance accuracy and completeness of information. The specialist must pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines. Accuracy is extremely important.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Gathering and reviewing information submitted on weekly timesheets
Follow up on managers approvals of timesheets
Entering and reviewing new employee set up information
Identify and process registrations for new employee/employer taxes
Preparation of bi-weekly payroll using UKG payroll software
Process payments for employees payroll, taxes and employee benefits
Process payroll journal entries
Prepare periodic payroll reconciliations
Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and management
Prepare reports
Education and Experience
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
4 or more years of related experience. Experience in a professional services firm is preferred.
Experience with a payroll processing system, preferably UKG (Ultipro), is required.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

“Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.”