Payroll Administrator

Ref ID: 02692104

Classification: Payroll Administrator

Compensation: $25.00 to $28.00 hourly

Accountemps is looking for Payroll Administrator candidates with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who know how to effectively problem solve and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Savage, Minnesota and is a long-term temporary role. If you want to work in the Manufacturing industry, you might be interested in this Payroll Administrator opportunity at an innovative company. The role will be responsible for performing all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. Do you want to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career? Don't wait-call us today.

What you get to do every day

- Answer questions and requests related to payroll information

- Perform other tasks as necessary

- Reconciling of employee deductions and other liabilities

- Track payroll record changes by entering updates in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

- Understand and report necessary changes to payroll operations by maintaining established policies and procedures

- Execute relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to circulate amongst department heads

- Organize and compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages in order to draft relevant reports

- Provide assistance as necessary for all internal and external audits related to payroll

- Exercise review and verification of source documents

- Maintaining employee confidence and protecting payroll operations by keeping information confidential

- Collect, calculate, and enter relevant data to maintain payroll records

- Put together summaries of employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to calculate all payroll liabilities

- Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

- Facilitate company compliance according to federal and state regulations and guidelines

If you have interest in this position please apply directly or call our office at .

Job Requirements:
- Full Cycle Payroll experience desired

- Garnishment Calculations experience preferred

- Deep understanding of Special Payroll Deductions

- General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred

- Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

- 2+ years of relevant experience in payroll

- Excellent data entry skills

- Mastery of internal controls

- Certified Payroll Professional will be given preference

- Top notch analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Proficient with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

- Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

- Previous experience using accounting software

Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.

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