Payroll Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for processing all aspects of a weekly multi-state payroll for union employees.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Review all new hire paperwork for completion and accuracy

· Set-up all new hires, and maintain all pay and role changes, address and federal withholding changes, divisional moves, and terminated employees into database

· Process manual & imported timecards to insure accurate and timely payroll processing

· Issue paychecks, manage direct deposits, and upload payroll to the bank

· Process involuntary deductions such as garnishments and levies

· Compile, review for accuracy, and submit weekly certified payroll reports

· Create and/or maintains regular preparation of labor and audit reports, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly

· Process all unemployment forms daily

· Process all union benefits monthly

Process and submit monthly OCIP/CCIP reports

· Review and process W2s

· Complete employee verification & all criminal history /background checks as requested

· Familiarity with different union fringes and benefits for processing purposes

· Generate and distribute necessary reports internally and externally

· Gather documentation for company audits on a timely basis

· Maintain utmost confidentiality of company information

MINIMUM / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Attained GED or High School Diploma / Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Preferred

Experience: 4 years

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Must work well in a team environment

· Must be able to multi-task

· Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently

· Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws is also a must

· Must have excellent communication skills and very organized

· Must be Proficient in Microsoft Products

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $24.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person