Payroll Specialist (Virtual)
GoHealth is actively seeking to add another virtual Payroll Specialist to our team. This person will be a critical member of the Accounting team who will ensure accurate processing and recording of company’s payroll, and assisting with daily data entry Payroll processing. This position will impact a rapidly growing organization and offer career development opportunities for the right candidate.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. GoHealth encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily payroll department operations
- Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
- Participate in reconciliation of payroll master file
- Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
- Process correct garnishment calculations
- Execute time and attendance processing
- Perform compliances for unclaimed property for uncashed payroll checks
- Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc)
- Develop ad-hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
- Process manual checks and relocation metrics
- Resolve payroll related questions and requests from employees
Skills & Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, CPP preferred but not required.
- 2-4 years’ experience processing multi-state payroll
- Working knowledge of payroll best practices
- Solid knowledge of federal and state regulations
- Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel
- Experience with Ultimate Software (UKG / Ultipro) preferred
- Strong work ethic and team player
- Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
- Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skill
Benefits and Perks:
- Open vacation policy because work life balance is important
- 401k program with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Professional growth opportunities
- Generous employee referral bonuses
- Employee Resource Groups
- Work from Home Stipend
- GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the unprecedented situation of COVID-19, GoHealth has decided to protect our current and future employees by managing our business remotely. This is inclusive of interviewing, onboarding and each role day-to-day. Please consider that our roles will not be remote long-term and will return to an office setting once we're safe to do so following the guidance of local health authorities and the CDC
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