Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Aethon Energy Operating LLC ("Aethon") Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing of Payroll and ensuring that payrolls are accurate and timely. This position will also assist with report preparation, handling payroll discrepancies, reconciling taxes and other liabilities as needed.
This role will be based on our Dallas, Texas Corporate Office.
Aethon Energy is a leading private investment firm focused on acquiring, operating, and developing onshore energy assets across North America. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, AEM has a 30-plus year track record of generating attractive returns for its fund investors over multiple commodity price cycles. Aethon employs more than 300 employees across its businesses, which drives large-scale upstream development with vertically integrated midstream assets and disciplined risk management to provide capital efficient growth. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us on our mission of creating exceptional value through sustainable energy solutions that make the world better.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately process bi-weekly payrolls for all employees, including calculating wages, deductions, adjustments, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports or statements summarizing payroll-related accounts.
• Works closely with HR and providers on various matters to ensure the accuracy of payroll information.
• Research payroll, tax, benefit deductions and garnishment related inquiries and take appropriate action to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Send reminders to management teams to ensure time is entered and approved at the end of each payroll period.
• Review and verify timecards are submitted correctly, working with employees and managers to resolve issues.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing duties to ensure accurate and timely W2s and 1095-C's.
• Reconcile all monthly benefits invoices to ensure billing accuracy and verify employee benefit elections and deductions are correct.
• Assists in the open benefit enrollment process
• Assists in the coordination of benefits fairs and other events
• Research resolve and respond to benefits related issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Manages compliance testing for health and 401k plans
• Verify the calculation of monthly premium statements for all insurance policies
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing and administration, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of benefits and HRIS systems
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Experience partnering with human resources on benefits and 401K.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interface with teammates and managers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or products including intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, control totals, etc.).

Benefits

• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered.
• 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
• Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided:
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible telecommuting schedule (currently WFH on Monday and Friday)
• Paid vacation time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Casual dress code
• Unlimited access to workout facilities within the building
• Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.
Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.