Express seeks a Certified Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations, tax withholding, and regulatory compliance. If you have the skills, experience, and a great work ethic, we would love you to apply.

**Compensation:

**$44,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually

**Core Responsibilities

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**Payroll Processing:

** Managing the complete, cyclical lifecycle of employee compensation for hourly and salaried workers.
**Data Maintenance:

** Inputting and auditing employee data, including new hires, terminations, rate adjustments, and direct deposit information.
**Time Tracking:

** Verifying digital timesheets and correcting discrepancies to ensure correct wage distribution.
**Deduction Administration:

** Calculating and processing voluntary benefits deductions, 401(k) allocations, and mandatory court-ordered garnishments.
**Tax Compliance:

** Computing and filing federal, multi-state, and local payroll taxes under regional labor and tax guidelines.
**Regulatory Reporting:

** Creating internal payroll metrics, monthly ledger journal entries, and annual reporting variables like W-2 and tax forms.
**System Auditing:

** Conducting regular internal database audits and supplying records to external corporate auditors.
**Employee Support:

** Answering internal staff inquiries regarding paycheck distribution, tax withholdings, and benefits payouts.

**Key Skills and Qualifications

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**Professional Certification:

** Possession of a CPP credential, Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or NACPB CPS designation.
**Software Proficiency:

** Experience handling enterprise platforms like Workday, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or QuickBooks Payroll.
**Regulatory Knowledge:

** Deep mastery of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), multi-state tax jurisdictions, and local labor mandates.
**Technical Skillsets:

** Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel, database administration, and general financial accounting.
**Interpersonal Abilities:

** Strict attention to record detail, high confidentiality standards, and strong communication skills.

**Education and Experience Requirements

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**Minimum Education:

** A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
**Work Experience:

** 2 to 5 years of dedicated corporate payroll experience.