CDS PAYROLL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Assist with preparing payrolls and related functions under the supervision of the Director of Payroll Services, Payroll Manager, and Senior Payroll Specialist. Work hour requirements vary throughout the year and the Payroll Assistant must be flexible to meet the needs of clients and firm, with required seasonal overtime, particularly during year-end payroll reporting season (Mid-December through January).
WE BELIEVE THAT SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH OUR TEAM MEMBERS
At CDS, we encourage team members to play to their strengths – so they can focus on what they do best every day. It’s important to our firm and culture that team members thrive and grow professionally. We strive to provide stimulating and challenging client and firm projects, career advancement opportunities, and a hands-on learning environment. Our team members are appreciated for their unique talents and contributions and are our most valuable resource.
We offer competitive salaries based on experience and skill set. Recent graduates are welcome!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compiling payroll data to process payroll accurately and efficiently
- Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reports and W-2 forms
- Assist with the implementation and support of CDS TimeKeeper, WorkforceHUB, and related products
- Accurately complete data entry for payrolls
- Reconciliation of payrolls
- Maintain and update client payroll records
- Administrative duties including mailings, scanning, typing, and copying
- Keep informed of current payroll issues and changes
- Provide excellent client service
- Develop client relationships
- Encompass our CDS values: integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness.
- Promote CDS payroll and additional firm services
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- AA degree or related experience
- Payroll preparation experience and knowledge preferred
- Detail oriented
- Effective and professional communication skills
- Flexible, team player, who is also able to work independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Desire to continue to develop and enhance skills
- Exceptional time management skills, ability to organize and prioritize projects and meet deadlines
- Optimistic
- Strong computer aptitude
OUR CULTURE
- Ample career advancement opportunities
- Frequent partner interaction
- Challenging work with a variety of clients
- Flexible, team-oriented work environment
- Year-round training to assist with rapid skill development
- Volunteering is encouraged
- Fun events including social activities, annual golf outing, community service projects, and more
- Core values of integrity, quality, collaboration, innovation, and kindness
- Mentor program
BENEFITS
- Personal Days Off
- Holidays
- Flexible schedule (including half day Fridays in the summer)
- Flexible dress code
- Group health insurance
- Life, Disability, and AD & D insurance
- 401(k) plan, including a matching program
- Cafeteria plan
- Continuing professional education
- Dues and licensing
- CPP and CPA exam support
- Employee referral program
