Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistBitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumer, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry's most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world's most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. Job Summary: The Payroll Specialist will perform daily payroll department operations ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations. Duties/Responsibilities: Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees' hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information. Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions. Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements. Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge. Generates records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits and reports Team player with willingness to assist other Finance team member when requested Performs other duties as assigned within the Finance Department Required Skills/Abilities: Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, payroll taxes and internal controls Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software eg. Paylocity, Paycor, ADP High degree of professionalism and ability to secure and protect confidential information Education and Experience: Associates degree is preferred but will consider some postsecondary education as commensurate Three years of experience in accounting with at least one year of experience in payroll preferred. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus