Location: Onsite

Status Type: Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Knowledge of payroll, including compliance and payroll tax
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members as needed
• Must be a detail-oriented individual who is highly organized and willing to work in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
• A minimum of 8-10 years of payroll experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
• Experience in a manufacturing and multi-shift environment preferred
• Experience in SAP and Paycor

Skills & Competencies:

• Working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Paycor, Paylocity, ADP, Success Factors)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, particularly Excel (formulas, functions, data sets, etc)
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software
• Proven experience as a payroll lead or similar role
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, and prioritize effectively
• Ability to independently adapt behaviors and strategies to deal with emergent, non-routine and dynamic components of the job
• An analytical mind with good math skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.
• Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ rates, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge
• Oversee federal and state payroll tax compliance including form filing, deposits and setup
• Process annual payroll compliance and other documents (e.g., W-2 and tax forms)
• Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
• Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g., terminations, new hires)
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g., bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker’s compensation)
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements including working with Treasury/Finance to ensure accurate and proper banking transactions
• Support benefit programs with deduction calculations, deduction setup, invoice payment and journal entry posting
• Manage the 401k plan including day to day administration, annual reporting and compliance, annual audit process, any governmental inquiries, and updates for to the plan.
• Support headcount budget/forecasting and tracking against actual results
• Produce reports to upper management upon request
• Answer employee questions about salaries and payments
• Work with authorities (e.g., IRS) on audits or requests
• Other Accounting team tasks as required