Address
SalaryPosition Specifics:
Department: Accounting
Reports to: HR Manager or Controller
Supervises: None
Purpose:
Performs a combination of general accounting and payroll duties including routine and non-recurring general accounting duties and processing payroll, bonus payouts, and commission or incentive programs.
Responsibilities:
- Executes employee payrolls on scheduled dates
- Monitors time reporting system to avoid payroll errors and contacts the responsible parties requesting corrective action when necessary
- Resolves payroll related employee questions and concerns
- Enters data from standard forms and reports into appropriate systems, spreadsheets or databases
- Analyzes and processes documents after examining for completeness and accuracy
- Researches incorrect information received, determines the proper accounting treatment, and recommends corrections to the transaction originator
- Processes payouts related to bonus and commission or incentive programs
- Communicates with others in the organization to answer payroll or accounting related questions or resolve issues
- Understands and ensures adherence to corporate and customer data policies
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
- Performs other duties as assigned
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
- 1+ years experience in payroll processing preferred
- Knowledge of payroll programs and payroll contractual language
- Understands accounting fundamentals such as debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and budgets
- Understands minimum wage laws, confidentiality policies, employee notification requirements, and other regulatory policies
- Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office plus internet functions
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
- Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups
- Degree in Human Resources/Business Management or equivalent experience required
