Our major Oil & Gas (O&G) client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Houston, TX for a 12-month assignment (with possibility of extension)
Job Responsibilities This position will be responsible for all Payroll activities pertaining Benefits, Accounting, Equity, or banking. Perform various payroll accounting functions such as preparation of payroll disbursements, escheating, account reconciliations, manual journals as well as loading Payroll G/L to SAP. Assist various benefit teams, payroll, and employees with questions around how the different benefits impact the payroll process. Including Retirement and Pension deductions, deferred compensation, and employee elected benefits. Analyze G/L entries and provide supporting documentation to Finance and other related organizations. Validate G/L postings and payroll account information before data is sent to SAP. Interact with HR, Finance, employees, and third-party benefit administrators. Reconcile payroll accounts monthly to ensure proper processing of payroll and third-party benefit payments. Process Manual Journal Entries related to payroll data, payroll taxes, benefit payments and other items impacted by the payroll. Responsible for banking activity as it relates to payroll checks and direct deposits including escheating. Provide backup support to Payroll Analysts and Payroll Tax Analysts as needed. Special projects and other duties as assigned