Payroll Processor

Title Payroll Processor EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Payroll processors work within Federated payroll department collecting our clients employees payroll information to process and deliver paychecks. Theyll gather employees time sheets after each pay period and will verify that their payroll information and work hours are correct. Payroll processors use Paychex to input basic data into the payroll system.

Payroll processors collaborate closely with clients to gather any important payment information or to answer any of their questions regarding their paychecks. Payroll processors will work carefully to calculate payroll information like taxes, deductions, bonuses, commissions and other payable hours. If any payroll issues or discrepancies occur, the Payroll processor must investigate and resolve them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Although a Payroll processor has a variety of duties and responsibilities, their principle role includes the following:

1. Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
2. Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
3. Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages
4. Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employers payments for social security, unemployment and workers compensation
5. Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
6. Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
7. Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge

Knowledge of wage withholding orders

Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns

Good client service skills

Being an effective team player

Sound decision-making skills

Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines

Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment

Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

TRAINING, ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL REQURIEMENTS:

1. Associates Degree in Accounting, or another business-related field preferred
2. 3+ years experience processing payroll

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Rate of Pay $21-26 / hr Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Springfield Processing Center

This position is currently accepting applications.

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