Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist role is responsible for coordinating the weekly payroll 470+ Hourly employees. The Payroll Specialist may also participate in developing and analysing of various financial data for the facility.

The successful candidate should be able to complete tasks and projects in a timely and efficient manner. This position requires an individual who is able to handle spread sheet and analytic tasks as well as handle confidential information. The successful candidate must be proficient in time management and organizational skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll processing, to include investigation, correction of errors and training
Generation and analysis of payroll reports, including Pension, Perfect Attendance Bonus, etc.
Plant reporting: volume reconciliation, outputincluding, but not limited to SAP, LIS, Smartkart, I-PaySmart
Assist with coordination of monthly close process.
Prepare and key journal entries as needed.
Evaluate general ledger accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
Research discrepancies and provide resolutions in timely manner.
Responsible for various account reconciliations.
Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance within span of control
Ability to create, modify, and ensure accuracy of spreadsheets
Other duties as assigned by the Controller

SKILLS:

REQUIREMENTS:
Prior payroll experience required, Highly preferred that the experience is in an industrial manufacturing environment
Experience with intermediate level accounting
Minimum 1-3 years previous accounting experience
Minimum 1-3 years experience with SAP for payroll and accounting
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Solid understanding of General Accounting principles
Ability to learn and understand payroll practices and obligations to ensure compliance with Union agreements
Ability to learn and utilize internal software systems proficiently

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Excel, Word and PowerPoint
SAP

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Accounting Degree, Associates or Bachelor