Payroll Associate-Part Time

Payroll Associate-Part Time

Position Summary:

This position will assist the Payroll Manager in processing payroll and other payroll related duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains employee records.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
• Maintains current knowledge of HR/PR internal system Kronos/UKG Ready.
• Reinforce HR/PR policies, procedures and practices.
• Reviews and verifies data processed by the Human Resources department
• Inputs payroll data for new hires (tax forms, direct deposits, garnishments/child support, etc.).
• Reviews and adjusts timesheets for all workers (paid time off leave only as necessary).
• Accurately responds to employee inquiries in a timely manner. Facilitates employee understanding of payroll policies and procedures.
• Answers general day-to-day questions.
• Ability to research, resolve, and communicate payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing.
• Assist with gathering payroll information for audits.
• Provides various payroll reports upon requests for internal customer and external agencies.
• Provides support to the Payroll Accountant.
• Other duties as assigned

Payroll policies and procedures.

• Answers general day-to-day questions.

• Ability to research, resolve, and communicate payroll discrepancies.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing.

• Assist with gathering payroll information for audits.

• Provides various payroll reports upon requests for internal customer and external agencies.

• Provides support to the Payroll Accountant.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Job Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls, reporting structure and related duties.

• Supports budget processes and analysis as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Demonstrates expertise in use of Microsoft Office suite of applications. High level of Excel preferred.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Professionalism dealing with confidential information.

• Security measures around data and confidential information

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills.

• Strong numeracy, analytical and organizational skills.

• Performs work conscientiously. Applies knowledge gained to subsequent experiences.

• Works independently and efficiently, seeks help when needed.

• Good problem-solving and time management skills.

• Interested in creating a team environment.

• Dedicated to fostering and supporting a collaborative team environment.

• Demonstrates a desire to learn and assume responsibility.

• Strong commitment to the job and the organization.

• Flexibility to work extra hours when needed.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, sitting, and lifting 10-15 lbs.

Working Environment:

• Office setting

Supervision Exercised:

• None.

Supervision Received:

• Direct supervision from Payroll Accountant and project direction from Controller. Accounting support and guidance from Senior Accountant and Controller.