Payroll Assistant

About the role

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for assisting in the weekly processing of payroll. The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to do high volumes of data entry for extended periods of time and maintain excellent data entry skills with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Organizes weekly timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
• Processes and files Certified Payroll reports.
• Conducts timecard audits and follow-ups.
• Affords assistance with processing all terminations/reviewing rehires.
• Documents filing for employee records.
• Provides miscellaneous monthly reporting for other departments.
• Affords assistance with miscellaneous payroll processing (gainshare).
• Posts paystubs on Doculivery.
• Verifies current employment in response to inquiries.
• Verifies unemployment claims and apprentice absences.
• Acts as point of contact for employees with payroll questions.
• Reconciles and balances assigned accounts.
• Cross-trains on other duties in the payroll department.
• Affords assistance with yearend tax and payroll processing.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree
• Experience: 6 months to 1 year of accounting/payroll experience
• Travel: None
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to do high volumes of data entry for extended periods of time
• Maintain excellent data entry skills with minimal errors

Skills

• Data Entry
• Timecard Processing
• Payroll Administration
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

For more information on FTI’s benefits, please refer to the full list available to regular/full-time team members.