Senior Payroll Specialist

Company: Jobleads
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Walker & Dunlop, LLC is committed to the inclusion of all individuals and dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Should you need an accommodation, contact the Vice President of our Benefits Department, Christine Hayes, at CHayes@. Senior Payroll Specialist Bethesda, MD, USA Department:Accounting Ready to bring your whole self to work every day? At Walker & Dunlop, we didn't get to where we are by hiring ordinary individuals. We got here by hiring the exceptional! WD is looking for individuals who are caring, collaborative, driven, insightful, and tenacious to join our team! The Senior Payroll Specialist will provide management oversight of the Payroll function with heavy emphasis on payroll tax knowledge to ensure efficient processing and delivery of accurate payroll data. The individual will be in charge of substantially all aspects of the processing of payroll using the Workday system and will work with one other staff to carry out these responsibilities. The expectation is that the Senior Payroll Specialist will lead the entire payroll process, timely recording of payroll accounting entries, and timely addressing employees' questions related to payroll.What you will be doing:Manage and monitor payroll processing in compliance with applicable rules and regulationsDevelop a strong relationship and collaborate with the HR department to ensure seamless communication between the two teamsEnsure tax compliance for the company (e.g. payroll, census reports)Prepare and/or review payroll previews and ensure accurate payroll dataManage the audit and reconciliation process of personnel and payroll documents, as well as state and local tax requirementsAssist with payroll reports as needed [e.g., W-2s, Worker's Comp, benefit plan, and 401(k)]Monitor and update Payroll information and resources on the company's intranet and WorkdaySupervise the Time & Attendance process and send communications as appropriateAssist with all payroll related journal entries including stock options, 401(k), taxes, benefitAssist with payroll related account reconciliation preparation including benefit accountsAssist with payroll reconciliations to ensure compliance for HSA, 401(k), and any other compensation itemsManage company's payroll mailbox and address payroll related questions for employeesManage Workday vendor relationship related to payroll processTrain employees on key payroll processes Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel Other skills related to building a career in payroll! The education and experience we're looking for: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred3 plus years of payroll processing experience with strong payroll tax knowledge preferredExperience with Workday strongly preferredExperience in a mid-sized financial services/real estate company preferredCPP designation preferredWhat skills you should have: Ability to manage information that is highly sensitive and confidentialStrong understanding of Payroll Tax Laws and RegulationsUnderstanding of key financial reports, including income statements, cash flow statements and balance sheetsExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detailAdvance knowledge of MS ExcelStrong analytical skillsDemonstrates team player mentality, interacting well within a team environmentAbility to multi-task and work under pressureTakes initiative and identifies new ways to approach existing processes, maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving, and regularly goes above and beyond roleOpen mind to learn or improve payroll process Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders Still reading? Then we think you should apply! EEO Statement Walker & Dunlop is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. SPAM Please be wary of recruitment scams. An indication of a scam might be a request for sensitive or bank information at the time of application or emails coming from a non email address. Please call us at 301.215.5500, if you have any concerns about information requested during or after the application process. Posted 4 Days Ago Full time Req-96 About Us Our experience is the combination of everything that's unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

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