Payroll Specialist

GDBA’s Accounting Division is hiring a full-time Payroll Specialist.

We are looking for a qualified candidate to join our Finance Team.  This candidate will work closely with GDBA associates, Human Resources, and our Accounting Manager.  

This position is based in San Antonio, TX and will involve a mixture of in-person and remote work. Suitable candidates should already live in the San Antonio area and expect to work in-office at least three days per week. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Process and validate payroll accurately and punctually, ensuring reconciliation before finalizing reports.
• Serve as the central contact for all payroll-related inquiries, processes, activities, and updates. Address and resolve discrepancies in payroll and timesheet inquiries.
• Collaborate with department management on payroll matters, including missed work hours, time punch issues, late submissions, and pay discrepancies.
• Oversee the timekeeping system, reviewing timesheets for compliance with timekeeping regulations, including monitoring PTO accruals, usage, and balances as well as overtime and lunch break violations.
• Process and verify special pay and deductions such as overtime, stipends, commissions, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, 401k contributions, direct deposits, paid and unpaid leave, etc.
• Collaborate closely with the HR Department to ensure timely benefits enrollment, accurate payroll deductions, and to process termination and severance checks.
• Maintain payroll operations in adherence to company policies, including distributing W-2 and K-1 forms.
• Stay updated on relevant rules and regulations governing payroll administration.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Payroll
• Experience with California payroll 
• Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with UKG preferred
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work well in team environment

Earnings & Benefits:

• Base Compensation ranges from $50k-$70k, commensurate with experience
• Long-Term Opportunities.  We encourage our associates to develop and deploy their strengths.  At GDBA, ideas matter.
• Benefits.  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a 401-K Retirement Plan.
• Company Perks. GDBA offers its associates gym and massage allowances, as well as corporate discount memberships.