Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Company: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is a leading company in the flavor and fragrance industry, dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to our clients. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team.

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for processing payroll and collaborating with different departments to enhance payroll service performance and improve the payroll system.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for employees in the organization
• Review timesheets for accuracy and address any discrepancies
• Verify that all Paid Time Off (PTO) has been approved in the system.
• Report to the department manager regarding daily activities and issues related to payroll
• Work directly with employees and management to achieve organizational goals as required
• Assist in resolving employee issues related to the payroll system
• Prepare reports for outside audits related to 401K and Workers’ compensation
• Assist with year-end audit/tax requests
• Maintain basic knowledge of deductions regarding benefits
• Understand tax-related payroll, including third-party sick pay, and applying for a tax ID
• Prepare weekly journal entries and monthly reconciliations
• Submit and maintain American Express Green Card applications
• Perform other duties and requests as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Accounting, Business, or related field of study
• 5+ years of experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required
• Knowledge of payroll in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy, including payroll systems, i.e., UKG Kronos preferred
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Why join us:

• Competitive salary range $80,000 - $90,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to our HR department. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!