Payroll Specialist

Payroll Administrator / Specialist Fortune 100 Chicago Proffessional ServiceHybrid - Beautiful Chicago Office Description:

Follow up on tax agency notices with ADP.

Ensure State Unemployment Rates are accurate in ADP and PeopleSoft.

Resolve employee paycheck issues which may include calculating over payments and resolving state tax issues.

Knowledge of state tax regulations and muti-state work tax situations.

Update PeopleSoft Payroll tables.

Create annual processing calendars and Run ids for all entities.

Add/inactivate Earnings, Deductions codes as needed.

Update Company State Tax tables for Company unemployment rates, regularly audit UI rates against ADP tax records.

Follow up with ADP and taxing authorities to resolve inquiries.

Work with HRIS to implement enhancements/changes to the payroll system.

Meet all Payroll processing deadlines for monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.

Runs all programs associated with payrolls.

Meet all payroll tax obligations utilizing ADP Smart compliance.

Reconcile quarterly tax filings for 3 entities, resolve exceptions, approve ADP processing files.

Run audits and reconciliations for annual W2 forms.

Resolve employee W2 discrepancies.

Calculate W2 corrections and submit amendments.

Review ADP Smart Compliance daily for alerts and notifications.

Work with ADP to register for new state income and unemployment taxes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

At least 3 years of experience working in Payroll and must have previous experience processing Payroll using Peoplesoft (preferably in professional services)

Are organized and have high quality standards  

Possess excellent verbal & written communication skills 

Able to work independently and on teams

Have strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel 

Hold an undergraduate degree or have equivalent educational experience 

Knowledge of ADP Smart Compliance – Employment Tax Service.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.