Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Responsible for processing daily, weekly, and biweekly payroll for approximately 1500 exempt and non-exempt staff.

• Handling garnishments.

• Making payroll adjustments.

• Managing reimbursements.

• Administering per diems.

• Ensuring taxes are calculated for all employees in compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

• Processing employee loans.

• Overseeing commissions.

• Ensuring client invoicing accurately computes, withholds, or deducts payments according to state and federal regulations as well as company policies.

• Reviewing, analyzing, and verifying payroll forms and reports for accuracy, making necessary corrections or adjustments.

• Possessing a strong analytical background and familiarity with Time Systems.

• Acting as a liaison to field staff, internal personnel, and interdepartmental teams to address payroll issues and inquiries.

• Researching, analyzing, and resolving payroll-related questions or issues.

• Issuing reprints of W-2 Wage and Tax Statements.

• Generating payroll data reports for management as required.

• Performing all other tasks assigned by the Payroll Manager.

• Supporting and executing the company's mission, ethics, and objectives efficiently.

• Presenting oneself in a positive and professional manner within the company and community.

• Complying with the dress code to maintain a clean and professional appearance.

• Reporting punctually and as scheduled to ensure work is completed within the designated timeframe.

• Adhering to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or communicated by the executive team.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll or accounting functions, or equivalent college coursework or vocational/technical training may be accepted in lieu of the required experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (additional languages are a plus).

• Proficiency in Excel.

• Must possess a solid understanding of state and federal payroll tax requirements and be knowledgeable about regulations governing taxable income and wage reporting obligations.

• Residency in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, Washington State, or Tennessee is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• EEO Statement: MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• All qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.