Payroll Administrator

Company Description

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

As a global company, MTS offers unparalleled access to challenging opportunities around the world. We engineer technology for some of the most recognizable companies in the world, focused on making products better, safer, cleaner, more efficient and reliable. Our employees are passionate about driving innovation, creating high quality solutions, and providing an excellent customer experience.

MTS has jobs ranging from engineering, manufacturing, sales and operations, finance, human resources and more. If you are looking for a global company with smart people, great customers, and innovative products, see new opportunities at MTS.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Job Description

Oversees the multi-state payroll accounting function. Ensures compliance with Company policy, SOX guidelines and all federal, state, and foreign payroll tax reporting requirements. Ensures the payroll processing schedules are met. Safeguards the security of all payroll related data and records. Prepares payroll accounting, including the journal entries and reconciliations.

1. Leads and plans work processes and procedures for Payroll to ensure accurate, timely and efficient processing and payment of multi-state payroll and related deposits under Company benefit plans. Ensures compliance with Company policies, along with federal and state regulations.

• Ensures the execution of the North American payroll in a timely manner in accordance with Company policy.
• Audits and analyzes payroll results using judgment to detect errors and/or anomalies and determine appropriate resolution.
• Manages employee payroll master data, including the determination of appropriate classification and accounting of employee earnings as well as the determination of appropriate tax jurisdictions and sufficient documentation/authorization for deductions per federal and state law.
• Ensures the execution of all Canadian payroll related procedures including input, output, and taxes, as well as working with the ITW division service provider.
• Manages time reporting data including review and analysis of on-line time sheet submissions and correction of errors to ensure accurate labor distribution.
• Maintains and safeguards all Payroll records ensuring strict confidentiality and in accordance with Company policy.

1. Manages general accounting procedures for all Payroll based transactions, including the analysis and reconciliation of payroll and tax data.
2. Communicates and interacts effectively with Company personnel to convey Payroll policy and procedure requirements. Communicates effectively with other departments to coordinate work efforts and resolve problems. Acts as the primary liaison with HR on payroll related matters.
3. Leads the Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and serve as process owner for payroll ensuring all requirements are met and compliance is maintained.
4. Ability to troubleshoot and create process improvements.
5. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or  two year degree and  5-7 years' experience
• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience
• Payroll processing for at least 500 
• Experience of journal entries and reconciliations
• Multi state payroll processing
• CPP Certification ideal not required
• Proficient technical skills:  MS Excel, MS Word and integrated computer applications for HR and Payroll.
• Knowledge of SAP or some form of ERP 

Experience

• Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and prioritize projects and job accountabilities.

• Highly organized, self-motivated and attention to detail.

• High level of customer service  with the ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and maintain effective working relationships with company personnel and with persons outside the company.

• Proficient computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word and integrated computer applications for HR and Payroll. Knowledge of SAP and Dayforce preferred.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functi