Payroll Specialist & Senior Payroll Specialist - Springfield, OH

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POSITION TITLE: Payroll Specialist / Senior Payroll Specialist

 

REPORTS TO: Controller

 

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process weekly / bi-weekly payrolls

• Provide administrative support for timekeeping systems

• Verify timecard reports for compliance, accuracy and completeness

• Contribute to daily time & attendance reviews at Konecranes service branches

• Ensure accurate data transfers to payroll system;

• Prepare certified payrolls for prevailing wage jobs

• Manage payroll deductions including garnishments, union dues, etc

• Prepare remittances where applicable

• Enter authorized employee changes accurately and in a timely manner

• Prepare manual pay checks as needed

• Research and comprehend payroll related legislation, including tax law to ensure government and reporting compliance

• Liaise with Human Resources, employees, supervisors, government agencies, internal and external auditors

• Assist with the preparation of payroll related month/year end reconciliations; journal entries and reporting

• Ensure all payroll transactions are coded correctly

• Assist with the year-end process and reporting, including but not limited to, the annual payroll reconciliation for all legal companies, preparation of year-end statements, reconciliation of W-2’s, along with the preparation all related Worker’s Compensation annual assessment reports and reconciliations

• Become expert in systems used; ADP EV6, ADP etime, Oracle Siebel CRM

• Assist in departmental audits

• Maintain employee files

• Participate in the continuous improvement of the payroll process

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

 

Senior Payroll Specialist Qualifications

• EDUCATION:  Minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.  Bachelors degree is preferred

• EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years of payroll experience required

• CERTIFICATION: CPP certification preferred

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have well-developed data entry skills including speed, accuracy, and experience with Microsoft Office products

• Senior level candidate should take leadership initiative and have experience providing guidance to newer team members

• Senior level candidate should have advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Must have professional communications, good interpersonal and prioritizing abilities

• Must be dependable, willing to work additional hours, as required and be team oriented

• Candidate should thrive in an active, supportive team environment with a focus on process improvement

• Springfield, OH 45502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Payroll: 6 years (Required)

• System administration: 3 year (Required)

 

 

Payroll Specialist Qualifications

• EDUCATION:  Minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred

• EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years of payroll experience required

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have well-developed data entry skills including speed, accuracy, and experience with Microsoft Office products

• Must have professional communications, good interpersonal and prioritizing abilities

• Must be dependable, willing to work additional hours, as required and be team oriented

• Candidate should thrive in an active, supportive team environment with a focus on process improvement

• Springfield, OH 45502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Payroll: 2 years (Required)

• System administration: 1 year (Required)

 

 

Benefits

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

• Hybrid working schedule with Friday work from home

 

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