Payroll Specialist

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. 

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for executing core payroll functions with accuracy and timeliness in support of the firm’s various payroll cycles. This role ensures that employee compensation is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supports internal policies related to timekeeping, pay adjustments, and deductions. The Payroll Specialist will need to execute discretion in handling confidential information as well as have a customer service mindset when interacting with employees.
 

Responsibilities:
• Support and process payroll cycles in Workday, including data review, validation, and reconciliation.
• Review and prepare payroll previews; identify discrepancies and escalate complex issues for resolution.
• Process/Approve routine employee updates including tax elections, hires, job transfers, rehires, and compensation changes.
• Monitor and administer deductions such as 401(k) contributions, benefit enrollments, wage garnishments, and other voluntary/involuntary withholdings.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for internal teams, audits, and regulatory purposes.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to support cross-functional payroll processes and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll year-end processes including W-2 preparation and compliance reviews.
• Provide administrative and project support as needed, contributing to ongoing payroll process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with Workday payroll and OSV 3rd party payroll provider preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, with experience in multi-state payroll compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to audit, analyze, and reconcile payroll data with accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a remote environment.

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.
 

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.