Payroll Specialist - Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Overview of the Payroll Specialist role:

• CFS is partnering with a fantastic, repeat, healthcare client. They are an independent non-profit located in the heart of Baltimore City.
• Due to growth, they are looking to bring on a Payroll Specialist to join their medium sized accounting team. For the right candidate, this position can become permanent.
• The company prides itself on being very relaxed, having a family feel, and community oriented! They are in a brand new office space in Baltimore City with free parking and in a very safe area!
• Schedule: 8am-4:30pm M-F. Position is 100% in office in Baltimore city to start
  • Hybrid-2 days work from home, 3 days in office after 30-90 days
• Reports to the Controller

Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist:

• Process payroll and review timesheets on a biweekly basis for 400+ employees using Kronos
• Set up new hires
• Prepare payroll journal entries
• Process rate increases, garnishments, child support, bonuses, incentives, and tax deductions
• Receive approvals for timesheets from various supervisors at different locations
• Cut checks for employees who request physical checks
• Close Payroll for the period and reviewing payroll register
• Monthly reconciliation of 403B and prepare and submit of 403B file to bank
• Attend webinars for changes within Kronos and general knowledge
• Year End and Quarter End Process - Reconciliation of taxes/Audit/W2 Prep
  
• Distribute W-2 and 1095-C
  

Requirements for the Payroll Specialist:

• 2-5+ years of payroll processing experience required
  • Experience with general accounting preferred
• Experience using Kronos a plus
• Proficient with Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as well as provide general vaccination records (covid, flu, etc.)