Payroll Accountant

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

8d•$52,445 - $82,748

About The Position

Argonne is currently looking to add two Payroll Accountants to their team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the daily transactional activities of the Payroll Department, assisting with payroll processing and related administrative functions with Prime Contract, Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, federal and state laws, and FMPS policies, under established procedures and supervision.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent
Strong technical skills in systems and Outlook products
Interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively, tactfully and discreetly with all internal/external contacts and to develop effective working relationships
Strong numerical, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being detail oriented and using sound independent judgment to accomplish tasks on time
Ability to maintain high standards of data confidentiality and security
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

1or more years working as a payroll specialist for a company or organization
Experience with Workday HCM
Experience with ADP
Working knowledge of payroll tasks and processes

Responsibilities

Payroll processing – assist with bi-weekly and monthly payroll activities including data review and validation, timecard review for completeness and accuracy, rate verification, and system validation.
Employee and customer support – respond to payroll inquiries and tickets in a timely manner, processing of service requests, and providing resources or references
Reporting and records maintenance – maintain and update employee records, ensure secure handling of files and data, and assist with standard reports as assigned.
Teamwork – support Payroll team members working collaboratively or cross-functionally as needed; create a strong relationship with other adjacent and interdependent departments such as Human Resources, Legal, and Accounting.