POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll Specialist will serve as the lead for all payroll functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Input and validate payroll on an accurate and timely basis, based on company policy and guidelines. Maintains payroll information by designing systems; and collecting, calculating, and entering data. Ensure systems are set up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time. Prepare and maintain relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (i.e. gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, NIB deductions, benefit deductions, etc.). Additionally, develop and prepare requested payroll reports and compensation studies for CFO, HR and President as requested. Prepare all payroll-related reports. Determines payroll liabilities by calculating NIB deductions, insurance deductions, submission of worker’s compensation payments, etc. Handle all Accounts Payable responsibilities related to compensation, benefit programs, incentives, rewards, etc. Timely and accurately follow Corporate-directed protocols for period/year-end. Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures. Complies with local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Administer t…