Payroll Specialist - Springfield, OH

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   Prepare, review and process weekly / bi-weekly payrolls; Provide administrative support for timekeeping systems. Verify timecard reports for compliance, accuracy and completeness. Ensure accurate data transfers to payroll system; Manage payroll deductions including garnishments, union dues, etc. Prepare remittances where applicable; Enter authorized employee changes accurately and in a timely manner; Prepare manual pay checks as needed; Research and comprehend payroll related legislation, including tax law to ensure government and reporting compliance; Liaise with Human Resources, employees, supervisors, government agencies, internal and external auditors; Assist with the preparation of payroll related month/year end reconciliations; journal entries and reporting. Ensure all payroll transactions are coded correctly; Assist with the year-end process and reporting, including but not limited to, the annual payroll reconciliation for all legal companies, preparation of year-end statements, reconciliation of W-2’s, along with the preparation all related Worker’s Compensation annual assessment reports and reconciliations; Assist in departmental audits  Maintain employee files; Participate in the continuous improvement of the payroll process; Other duties and special projects as assigned.