Senior Payroll Specialist

OverviewThe Senior Payroll Specialist provides critical internal customer service for Sage operations in the U.S. and Canada. This role performs all tasks to accomplish the timely and accurate processing payroll. Reporting to the Payroll and Expense Reimbursement Manager, provides valuable backup support when needed to ensure business continuity for employee expense reimbursement and ensures adherence with global and local guidelines. Will also support general ledger management, period-end closing, and payment processing on a current and timely basis as needed.Primary job functions and responsibilitiesProcess payroll for US and Canada timely and accurately, including special payroll runsProtect the confidentiality of employee data and transaction detailsProcess changes including but not limited to withholdings per form W4, direct deposit accounts, 401k loans (review only), leaves of absence, payroll advances, etc.Prepare wire and fund transfers; process garnishments and leviesFulfill state registrations and requirements in coordination with Tax & Compliance teamSupport the financial audit process through providing high quality data and documentation, and coordination with colleagues and other dependenciesEnsure quality execution and compliance of Service Level Agreements by maintaining a positive relationship with internal customers and other departments with whom Accounting has critical dependenciesMaintain current desktop procedures for payroll and expense claim processingSeek continuous operational improvement opportunities for increased effectiveness and efficiency.QualificationsExperience with enterprise accounting and payroll software packages, Paylocity desired2+ years of U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and payroll tax experienceSAP Concur Expense and Travel experience a plusProficiency to support and provide excellent customer service to cross-functional team members, either through routine responsibilities or project workAdept at supporting multi-site and time zone operationsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-conscious environment with evolving priorities and achieve high quality output and accuracyProficient in Microsoft Office applications

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