Payroll Assistant

About the role

The payroll assistant will be responsible for processing weekly payroll and maintaining time records.

Responsibilities

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Maintain all garnishment, support orders and processes federal and state withholding orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• ADP payroll experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least six months of experience in payroll preferred.

Physical Requirement

• Must be able to perform with or without accommodations.
• Persistent and reliable attendance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• May require occasional overtime, based on business needs.