Payroll Team Member

Forest Acres Payroll is looking to add a team member to our amazing bunch, and we want just the right fit. We need someone who is sharp, has impeccable attention to detail, is quick to learn software/technology, is easy to get along with, is good with people, and wants to learn about all aspects of payroll! Are you the unicorn we are looking for?!

Payroll or financial experience required. Preference for candidates in South Carolina.

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Documenting procedures;
• Processing E-Verify and SC New Hire;
• Logging payroll authorizations from clients;
• Creating client communications;
• Assisting with marketing initiatives;
• Writing letters to clients, IRS and State Dept. of Revenue;
• Scanning internal documents;
• Assisting with new business quotes, agreements and documentation;
• Maintaining spreadsheets and timelines;
• Entering, processing and reviewing payroll; 
• Answering the phone;
• Updating payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles and more; 
• Scheduling and reviewing payroll taxes for clients; 
• Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data; 
• Pulling payroll reports and documents;
• Calculating, reconciling and preparing quarterly year-end returns;
• Reconciling payroll each quarter and year;
• Onboarding new clients and their employees;
• Serving as an out of office contact, when needed;
• Administrative functions;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Accuracy with data entry, attention to detail, confidentiality, computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and with others. Ability to learn our payroll, HR and timekeeping software is important. It is understood that payroll data and information will be held strictly confidential.

This position is flexible for hours worked, but will most likely be between 30-40 hours per week. Payroll quarters will require more hours than other months of the year (January, April, July and October). This is a work-from-home position. Computer, phone, calculator and similar office items will be provided. Internet connectivity is required and considered your transportation to work. Our office closes at Noon on Fridays.

Qualified candidates will be background and credit checked. Forest Acres Payroll participates in E-Verify and S.C. New Hire. 

We provide 10 company-paid holidays. Paid personal time will be considered and written into offer letter. Simple IRA with company match available after one year of service.

Preference will be provided to candidates who maintain the FPC or CPP designation.