Payroll Administrator

Ref ID: 02712338

Classification: Payroll Administrator

Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 hourly

Accountemps might have a Payroll Administrator position that's right for you, if you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the Payroll Administrator position is a long-term temporary opportunity. There is an opening for a Payroll Administrator at an innovative company in the Energy/Natural Resources industry, for candidates who can perform 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.

Your responsibilities

- Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports

- Help payroll manage all internal and external audits

- Manage employee deductions and other liabilities

- Enter changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers as part of managing payroll records

- Handle all payroll information questions and requests

- Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

- Manage other tasks as assigned

- Handle specific weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for department heads

- Determining payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments

- Ensure employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and confidential information

- Manage and review, including verify, source documents

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

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

- Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data

Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

- Mastery of internal controls

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

- Prior experience working with collections/accounting software

- Payroll for over 500 employees experience desired

- Foundational knowledge in UltiPro HRIS

- Expertise in Process Payroll

- UltiPro experience

- Relevant experience of 2+ years in payroll

- Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

- Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data

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.

When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes' inaugural list of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms.

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