Payroll Specialist

Bonus Type

Summary

We're building a culture at BOK Financial where amazing people (like you) can bring their best, be their best and work for the best. You've come to the right place to grow your career.

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for support of payroll processing, which includes timesheet review and entry, research and resolution of missing or incorrect information, and updating the Payroll system and the employee’s personal records according to documents submitted within a specific pay cycle.

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist is primarily responsible for support of payroll processing, which includes timesheet review and entry, research and resolution of missing or incorrect information, and updating the Payroll system and the employee’s personal records according to documents submitted within a specific pay cycle; provides interpretation of the personal time off policies; assists employees with the explanation of payroll related inquiries; serves as an intermediary between the Payroll department and other departments within the bank; assists with special projects as needed.

Team Culture

We celebrate each other’s wins, big and small. We respect, honor and praise one another for a job well done. We are transparent. We are involved, committed, and collaborative. Simply put: We Achieve More Together.

How You'll Spend Your Time

• You will provide interpretation of the personal time off policies, assist employees with the explanation of payroll related inquiries, serves as an intermediary between the Payroll department and other departments within the bank and assist with special projects as needed.
• You will input new hires, terminations, salary changes, and personal information into payroll system; discuss discrepancies with Payroll and Compensation department; assist Payroll Consultant in verifying entries to ensure information is correct prior to final payroll run.   
• You will review and audit timesheets for data input and communicate discrepancies with supervisors to correct before processing; inputs alphabetic and numeric source data into computer in prescribed format and check accuracy and relevance of input and output data by visual examination, correction codes, and batching for computer processing, verify control totals, review format and accuracy of printouts, and distribute information appropriately, assume responsibility for payment of overtime, differentials, and interpreting Paid Time Off (PTO).
• You will reconcile the bank’s payroll account against the account reconciliation report to ensure it is in balance for monthly reports; reconcile benefit reports with benefits payroll deductions to ensure payment of premiums; provide documents supporting variances to the Benefits department.
• You will transfer dollars within the General Ledger (GL) between cost centers related to hours worked in cost centers other than home cost center, calculate costs and ensures appropriate information is included, complete GL entry forms, forward to Payroll Manager for authorization, and enter into online GL system.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field of study and 2 + years of directly related experience in Payroll or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of payroll practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles
• Excellent math skills including the ability to calculate percentages and fractions in order to calculate and balance payroll data and calculate payroll taxes.
• Basic knowledge of human resources payroll systems
• Advanced PC skills including knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication skills
• Ability to ensure accuracy in all aspects of the work and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of pay information

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements