Payroll Specialist

Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Anaheim, California, United States. This role is essential in our team as it deals with managing all aspects related to payroll operations, including full cycle tax payroll processes and quarterly tax returns. The job operates within a dynamic work environment and requires someone with a good understanding of payroll concepts and an aptitude for numerical operations. Responsibilities: Collect, calculate, and enter data into the payroll system to maintain and manage all payroll information. Process wage-earner tax subtractions, benefits, insurance, and garnishments and follow up as necessary. Manage full cycle tax payroll processes, from capturing payroll data, accurate calculations, to scheduling of payments. Enforce adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements and advising management on needed actions. Prepare quarterly tax returns and ensure their timely and accurate submission. Track changes in exemptions, job status changes, deductions, direct deposit information, and job transfers to update payroll records. Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Provide payroll information by answering staff queries and requests. Handle amendments or adjustments to payroll records such as new hires, terminations, raises, and changes in tax withholdings. Conduct audits and perform benefit functions as needed. Reconcile payroll and handle full cycle payroll operations. Requirements Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems Auditing skills Understanding of Benefit Functions Experience with Quarterly Taxes Familiarity with Full Cycle Payroll Ability to Reconcile Payroll Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .