About Learning Without Tears (LWT): We are an ever-growing, family owned company striving to provide the best education products, training, and materials for educators and children. Innovation and collaboration fuel us every day. We live our passion of helping children learn and grow.
Join our driven, dynamic team as we embrace change, excellence, and simplicity to make a difference in educators' and children's lives.
The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the company's payroll system (Namely) along with posting payroll-related journal entries in NetSuite and responding to notices received from various jurisdictions. The Payroll Administrator shall work closely with various departments, including HR and Sales.
What You'll Be Doing: Administer the bi-weekly payroll including the calculation and processing of payroll . Ensure that all employee time cards a re approved for payroll processing . Ensure accurate preparation of payroll processing by reconciling time records and payroll exceptions and resolving any discrepancies. Coordinate with the payroll service regarding any notices and tax issues; resolve as needed. File state applications for withholding and unemployment insurance for new employees as needed. Use NetSuite and Namely to perform necessary accounting and reporting . Create and maintain Balance Sheet account reconciliations as needed . Coordinate with worker comp ensation insurance to enroll new employees . Reconcile PTO between the timekeeping system and the payroll/accounting system. Reconcile FSA and HSA with online records. Work with Human Resources to perform regular discrimination testing of the company's 401(k) and FSA Plans. Perform other accounting & payroll related work as needed. Follow the company' s accounting processes and procedures and maintain strict confidentiality of the company's employee , customer , and business transactions. Participate in the monthly accounting period close . Prepare and record monthly journal entries and closing entries. Process payment of monthly benefit invoices after reconciling with enrolled employees. Prepare PBCs for the income tax return . Your Experience & Qualifications: B.S. in Accounting or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience with NetSuite or similar accounting ERP 3+ years of experience with automated payroll system for 100+ employees E xperienced with managing all aspects of payroll Experience d with meeting month-end closing deadline s. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once while completing quality work on a timely basis. Strong analytical skills. Comfort able working with sensitive & confidential information; excellent ethics and judgment. Ability to work independently and with in a team. Functional experience with MS Office ( especially Excel) Excellent attention to detail Why Learning Without Tears: Now that you're ready to flex your payroll skills, check out even more reasons why Learning Without Tears is a great place to work.
Competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid family leave, pet insurance, standing desks, flexible scheduling, and more! Fun happens with company picnics, health and wellness fairs, Turkey Fry, Yankee swap, pizza and happy hour Fridays, milestone and birthday celebrations, and other surprises! Apply now at
Learning Without Tears is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
