HR | Payroll Specialist in Bakersfield, CA at Volt

Job Description

Volt is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist for a full time opportunity here in Kern County. 

The payroll specialist maintains and processes payroll records and reports for accounting of salary/wages due, accruals, deductions and other payroll functions. Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of payroll and related client services, record keeping and reporting. Acts as a resource and provides guidance in payroll related matters.

Job Duties

• Serve as primary point of contact in the processing of both semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls
• Prepare and maintain payroll related records 
• Analysis and process daily payroll requests and issues.
• Work with employees and staff to maintain and establish key inputs for payroll processing (e.g. commissions, uniform, relocation, tuition reimbursement, LOA, etc.)
• Cross-trains designated back-up to administer and process time and attendance and payroll.
• Serves as primary point of escalation cases received from payroll team and other internal stakeholders
• Knowledge and flow of ADP payroll system functions 
• Assist in basic payroll system configuration of pay components and deductions
• Assist with projects as needed in order to remain compliant with Federal and State payroll laws and regulations
• Ensures termination process of employees is complied with according to State law; i.e., company property returned; final wages generated; deductions thereof made within the time provided by law.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous accounting experience required
• QuickBooks experience preferred
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Longevity on resume
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus! 

Please email or call Shelley to schedule an interview. 661.281.2448 | smorris@volt.com