Payroll Specialist

The Rodey Law Firm is seeking qualified candidates for a Payroll Specialist position to work in the Accounting Department in its Albuquerque office.

Job Description

• All aspects of payroll processing for a large firm, with multiple pay structures
• Utilizing a computerized system
• Online banking tasks – daily Positive Pay, drafting or approving wires, and uploading or approving EFT/ACH files
• Assist with Retirement Plan administrative tasks, including Federal withholding payments, and semi-monthly and quarterly reporting to third-party administrator
• Analyzing and preparing of general ledger journal entries
• Bank reconciliations – Trust and Operating Accounts
• Resolve outstanding checks
• Filing of quarterly Multiple Worksite Reports
• Complete Verification of Employment requests
• Assisting the Human Resources Director with Affordable Care Act Reporting
• Work with Human Resources on review and reconciliation of all monthly benefit billings and process through A/P
• Maintain budget and quarterly reporting of Continuing Legal Education expenses for all attorneys
• Back-up to the A/P desk when that team member is out
• Needs to be a self-starter, willing to take initiative and work as a member of a team
• Observing confidentiality in all client, administrative, department, and firm matters

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Formal secondary education in Accounting preferred
• Several years of payroll and general ledger on the job experience preferred
• Must have an adept understanding of finance policies and procedures and accounting principles
• Must be able to effectively operate office equipment including personal computer, copiers, and 10-key calculator with minimum supervision in order to carry out routine accounting duties
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently
• Ability to respond to requests requiring basic financial analysis
• Ability to maintain orderly files and records
• Ability to recognize matters which require supervisor’s attention and to reliably determine urgency of matters
• Must possess interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone
• Ability to follow instruction effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, clients and staff and to provide information with professionalism, courtesy and tact

Schedule

7.5 hour shift | On-site | Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Benefits

• 401(k), matching and profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid disability and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Generous paid time off

If you are a motivated individual and you are looking to grow your career in a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity by submitting a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Payroll Specialist” in the subject line. All inquiries kept confidential. Rodey Law Firm is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. Rodey Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment.