Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team! In this vital role, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws and tax regulations. Your expertise in payroll systems and accounting software will drive efficiency, accuracy, and confidentiality across all payroll functions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your skills in financial concepts, HRIS platforms, and payroll management will make a meaningful impact every day.

Duties

• Manage payroll processing using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, and other supported payroll platforms.
• Ensure accurate data entry of employee hours, wages, deductions, and benefits into payroll and accounting software like QuickBooks and general ledger systems.
• Reconcile payroll accounts regularly through detailed analysis of payroll data, ensuring consistency with financial records and compliance with accounting standards.
• Stay current on employment & labor law, tax law, and payroll tax regulations to guarantee all payroll activities adhere to legal requirements.
• Handle sensitive confidential information with integrity while managing employee records within HRIS systems.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to payroll transactions for accuracy in the financial system.
• Conduct account reconciliations and analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies or errors promptly.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation related to payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll workflows and improve overall efficiency using time & attendance systems and other related tools.

Experience

• Proven experience in payroll management within a corporate accounting environment or non-profit organization.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, Ceridian or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of employment & labor law, tax law, and labor compliance standards applicable to payroll processing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel), accounting software (QuickBooks), and financial analysis tools.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Familiarity with double entry bookkeeping principles including debits & credits, journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, and account reconciliation processes.
• Ability to perform detailed data entry tasks such as 10 key typing with high accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of time & attendance systems integration with payroll platforms to ensure precise tracking of employee hours.

Join us as a Payroll Administrator where your expertise will ensure our team is paid accurately while maintaining compliance across all financial and legal standards! Your dedication will support our mission of fostering a transparent and efficient workplace environment built on trust and precision.

Pay: $35.91 - $61.21 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Remote