PT Payroll Specialist

Job description

Custom Software Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Part-Time ADP Payroll Specialist to support our growing organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering payroll in ADP and understands the practical requirements of expanding payroll operations into new states. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage payroll activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The right candidate will reside in a HUBZone. Please confirm on the HUBZone map before applying: Responsibilities • Process and administer payroll using ADP. • Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, tax elections, and other payroll information. • Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments. • Set up payroll in a new state, including researching and coordinating applicable state payroll tax, withholding, unemployment, and employer registration requirements. • Coordinate with ADP to establish new-state payroll and tax accounts and ensure the state is properly configured in the payroll system. • Ensure accurate state and local tax withholding and reporting. • Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll data to identify and correct discrepancies. • Support federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and compliance. • Manage multi-state payroll requirements as the company expands. • Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and pay statements. • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation. • Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support internal and external audits. • Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information. • Coordinate with HR, accounting, and management on payroll-related matters. • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls. Citizenship • US Citizenship Required Qualifications • Demonstrated hands-on ADP payroll experience. • Experience processing payroll from start to finish. • Experience with multi-state payroll. • Experience adding or implementing payroll in a new state, including state registration, tax setup, withholding, and payroll-system configuration. • Strong understanding of federal and state payroll requirements. • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and manage confidential information. • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with ADP Workforce Now. • Experience supporting a small or growing government contractor. • Experience establishing payroll in multiple states. • FPC or CPP certification. • HRIS/payroll implementation experience.. Compensation & Benefits • Wage Range: $18-28 -Negotiable • General Benefits: Custom Software Systems, Inc. offers our employees a competitive benefits package that may include:  Health insurance plans  Health Savings Account (HSA)  Dental  Vision  Long-term disability  Short-term disability  Basic term life insurance  Supplemental term life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents  Simple IRA  Parking/Commuting expense reimbursement  Training/Education