• Communicate and work with assigned clients (with a combined employee count up to 750), who have varying levels of payroll knowledge, and train them on payroll processes and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance. • Collect and enter the approved pay information from clients each pay period and review payroll reports for accuracy prior to submission. • Assist clients with calculation of final checks and other related calculations. • Prepare and submit retirement reporting and payments including 403(b)/401(k) plans on a timely basis. This may also include STRS/PERS pension plans. • In collaboration with Staff Accountants, assist with reconciliation of the following payroll-related liability accounts before month-end closing is completed: • 403(b)/401(k) payable • STRS – Employer and Employee • PERS – Employer and Employee • Accrued vacation payable • Garnishment payable • Insurance payable • Create, update, and distribute payroll calendars to clients. • Send out payroll due date reminders to clients. • Review client paperwork and enter new hires and changes into the payroll systems: address changes, pay changes, W-4 changes, insurance/retirement deduction changes. • For all client new hires, research STRS website for membership type. • File payroll documents on internal server. • Run post-payroll backup reports for AP checks: 403b contributions, garnishments, manual checks. • Run ad hoc reports for clients upon request. • Gather backup documentation for audits. • In connection with year-end audit, prepare audit workpapers related to payroll and support audit related work to be done. • Create and/or maintain standard operating procedures for process improvement and increased efficiency for clients using the latest industry developments and technology. • Complete other duties or projects as directed.