About this US Payroll Processing Specialist role at Bpmcpa
BPM India Advisory Service Private Limited - Formerly known as “Burr Pilger Mayer India Private Limited”. (BPM India) is a subsidiary of BPM LLP. Founded in 1986, BPM is one of the largest California-based accounting and consulting firms, ranking in the top 50 in the country. With 17 different office locations, BPM serves emerging and mid-cap businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals in a broad range of industries, including financial services, technology, life science, manufacturing, food, wine and craft brewing, automotive, nonprofits, real estate and construction. The Firm’s International Tax Practice is one of the largest on the West Coast and its well-recognized SEC practice serves approximately 35 public reporting companies, mostly in the technology industry.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced US Payroll Processing Specialist with 5+ years of hands-on US payroll experience to manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple client organizations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of US payroll regulations. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years prior US payroll experience
- Understanding of FLSA requirements
- Knowledge of US state specific wage and hour laws (e.g. overtime pay rules, final wage payment rules, meal and rest break requirements)
- Understanding of US/IRS payroll tax requirements and filing and remittance schedules
- Previous experience with Employee Self Service functions in payroll and HR systems
- Familiarity with US benefits compliance
- Prior experience processing paid leave as part of payroll transactions
- Process equity inclusions, relocation, imputed income, and other taxable inclusions
- Escalate payroll related issues, seek advice when faced with complex issues/problems and propose reasonable solutions.
- Execute payroll transactions into payroll applications ensuring accurate and timely entry.
- Ability to run standard and create ad hoc reports.
- Documents payroll processes and procedures. May train other payroll staff. May be back up to those who perform specialized tasks or activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
- Working knowledge of HRIS, payroll and timekeeping systems.
- Proficiency in payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paychex)
- Proficiency with MS Office software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
- Proven experience in payroll processing, with a thorough understanding of payroll best practices and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly to employees.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness and ability to overlap a few hours with the US time zone.
- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines, resourceful and solution oriented.
