Payroll Accountant

Processes one or more of the following: new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, garnishments, deductions, direct deposits, timesheet data, rate changes, retroactive adjustments and special pays; maintains vacation, sick leave, and worker's compensation records; compiles reports on base and premium pay; generates manual payroll checks and distributes checks; and researches and produces special reports. Prepare and file any Worker's Compensation, Modified Business Tax, or other payroll-related tax returns. Assists compensation staff in data gathering for compensation survey inputs.

Responsible for processing/transmitting company payroll. Ensures accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings and company deductions. Prepares statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses; vacation, sick, disability and workers' compensation leave; taxes, withholdings, etc.

Generates and responds to inquiries regarding paychecks. Maintains records and payroll data files.

PRIMARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process timecards for multi-state employees.
• Prepare and process manual payroll checks.
• Prepare, file, and pay all payroll-related tax returns.
• Process and review all payroll data.
• Prepare and distribute standard and ad hoc payroll reports to managers or departments as needed.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

· Knowledge of ADP PCPW, Report Smith and Oracle.

· Developing knowledge of Canadian payroll a plus but not required

· Ability to communicate complex information to employees or managers.

· Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

· Professional demeanor to maintain and enhance relationships.

· Completes routine work with minimal oversight and detailed instructions on new assignments and tasks.

· Ability to learn a variety of job skills, company policies, and work processes.

· Able to multi-task.

· Contributes to assignments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· 2 - 4 years of experience.

· Physical requirements include sitting for long periods of time.