Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist

Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 remote in Aiken, SC

Our client requires a Payroll & Benefits Accounting Specialist to support accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance. The role contributes to reliable financial close, audit readiness, and streamlined payroll operations that support the workforce.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and disburse payroll, payroll taxes, and benefit payments with accurate setup of employee deductions, garnishments, and union dues.
• Reconcile and monitor payroll and benefits accounts monthly and quarterly to support year-end close, including W-2 and 1099 reporting.
• Analyze payroll and benefits data to ensure compliance, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and manage insurance policy applications and payments.
• Coordinate with the IRS and Department of Revenue for timely tax registration and payments.
• Forecast and budget payroll and benefit expenses and prepare expenditure reports.
• Support contract reporting requirements for federal agencies.
• Administer employee benefit eligibility, support annual open enrollment, and respond to employee benefit inquiries.
• Implement controls to prevent wage or benefit overpayments and improve operational efficiency.
• Review manager-approved timesheets and validate payroll coding, including pay-related revisions.
• Process weekly and monthly payrolls and analyze retroactive pay and benefit adjustments.
• Audit payroll control reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Administer garnishments and payroll deductions and ensure timely remittance per legal requirements.
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax laws, garnishment regulations, and documentation standards.
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports and reconcile payroll costs, deductions, and garnishments.
• Provide responsive customer support to employees regarding payroll, deductions, and garnishments.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of experience with working knowledge in payroll and benefits accounting.
• Five years of experience with a payroll processing system.
• Five years of experience with PeopleSoft HRMS (preferred).

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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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