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Payroll Coordinator
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$70.3K - $80K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Payroll Coordinator
Superior Skilled Trades
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, and authorized deductions and withholding. • Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including all hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions, and prevailing wage, where applicable. • Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. • Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors, and conducts daily internal audits of transactions by the team to ensure accuracy. • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices, including prevailing wage, where applicable. • Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures. • Actively updates knowledge related to state by state and federal best practices. • Performs other compliance and accounting duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Five or more (5+) years of closely related experience.
- Experience in a multi-state temporary staffing environment is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas a pivot tables).
- Proficient with company or other payroll software systems (Aviante a plus).
- Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Growth mindset (opportunity to grow into a wider variety of responsibilities related to payroll, accounting, and compliance).
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Expect a base salary at/above market median.
- Growth and Opportunity: Capitalize on the chance to grow with a company that’s rapidly expanding, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Culture and Benefits: Become part of a vibrant company culture dedicated to employee welfare, complete with a full benefits package, and a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.
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