Payroll Specialist<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for employees and/or contract talent, ensuring compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Payroll Processing:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Administer full-cycle payroll for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll cycles, including data entry, time tracking, and final payroll submission (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payroll Cycle").</li><li>Reconcile timecards and hours worked, including standard time and overtime, ensuring compliance with labor laws (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Overtime").</li><li>Process reimbursements, bonuses, and per diems, as applicable (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payments").</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Compliance and Tax Filing:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll laws.</li><li>Collaborate with the Payroll Tax team to address inquiries regarding payroll tax filings, deductions, and adjustments (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payroll Tax").</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Generate payroll cost reports and summaries for management review (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payroll Cost").</li><li>Provide accurate records on paid hours, employee pay rates, and payroll history as needed (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Paid Hours," "Pay Rate," "Payroll History").</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll data and documentation.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Employee Support:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Address payroll-related inquiries from employees promptly and professionally.</li><li>Educate employees on payroll procedures, deadlines, and self-service tools.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>System Management:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Maintain payroll systems, adding new hires, processing terminations, and updating employee information as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll information aligns with HRIS systems and employee benefits.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong></li></ol><ul><li>Continuously review and improve payroll procedures to streamline processes and ensure accuracy.</li><li>Stay up to date on changes in payroll laws and best practices to mitigate compliance risks.</li></ul><p><br></p>Controller (Plant)<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Binghamton, NY client of his that is looking to hire a Plant Controller. Reporting into the CFO, this organization has excellent work life benefits and a low turnover environment. The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team responsible for financial and accounting activities at the manufacturing facility. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. The Plant Controller is also responsible for helping to maintain internal controls, help oversee inventory accuracy and driving continuous improvement in financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Help oversee all accounting operations for the plant including cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Develop and maintain standard costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.</li><li>Partner with plant management to identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.</li><li>Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance reports.</li><li>Help lead the annual plant budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.</li><li>Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to plant operations and financial performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Manage plant accounting staff and foster a high-performance finance team.</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning and tracking.</li><li>Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business cases.</li></ul><p><br></p>
