Payroll Specialist - Aston Carter : Job Details

Aston Carter is currently looking to hire a Payroll Specialist for an opening in Powell, Ohio!!

Job Description

Position Purpose: The position serves as a member of the accounting team preparing and processing payroll for 1,000+ team members. It also fosters collaboration across functional areas, including HR, IT, Operations, and other groups, regarding payroll support and duties.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

- Assist the Sr. Payroll Accountant in processing and supporting the Payroll and Time Tracking systems.

- Responsible for payroll preparation/processing, tax reporting, and payroll systems maintenance.

- Process bi-weekly US payroll.

- Process weekly international consultant workforce pay.

- Produce and distribute payroll and overtime reporting as needed by cross-functional teams.

- Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements.

- Audit, preview, and post payroll reports, including adding and closing tax jurisdictions.

- Assist with year-end payroll processing duties to ensure accurate and timely W2s.

- Maintain supporting documentation of all payrolls.

- Help enforce and refine payroll standards, policies, practices, and procedures.

- Work alongside the Sr. Payroll Accountant on payroll and accounting initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Hard Skills

+ Degree with a major in Accounting or Business preferred

+ 2-3 years of experience processing payroll

+ Multi-state, federal, and local tax experience required

+ Payroll tax processing experience required

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Soft Skills

+ Proven ability to work productively, efficiently, confidentially, and effectively under a tight timeline

+ Ability to assess a sense of urgency and prioritization of work

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to seek resources as needed

+ Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment

+ Strong demonstration of business ethics and integrity

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] ( [email protected]) for other accommodation options.