Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Hull Lift Truck•Elkhart, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hull Lift Truck, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist at its corporate office in Elkhart, Indiana. The role is responsible for accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing for approximately 200 employees using ADP Workforce Now. It administers payroll, supports compliance with payroll laws and tax regulations, prepares payroll accounting entries and reconciliations, and serves as the primary contact with ADP on payroll matters. The position also provides backup support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. The successful candidate can organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, produce consistent and accurate results, and work effectively with minimal direction. Hull Lift Truck offers an attractive compensation program, a comprehensive benefits package, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience.
Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll required.
Multi-state payroll experience required.
Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll accounts.
General accounting knowledge, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review, prepare, input, and reconcile bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, including system maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
Review employee time records, payroll adjustments, deductions, and earnings before payroll processing.
Process employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, transfers, status updates, and payroll deduction changes, in coordination with Human Resources.
Process payroll-related benefit deductions, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and other authorized deductions based on information provided by Human Resources.
Process approved commissions, incentives, bonuses, and other supplemental earnings in accordance with company policies.
Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholding elections, direct deposit information, and payroll deductions.
Process garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, 401(k) deductions, and other payroll deductions.
Coordinate payroll funding, direct deposits, manual checks, and payroll adjustments.
Prepare payroll reports and complete year-end payroll processing, including W-2 reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Support Accounts Receivable and Collections by posting customer payments, processing ACH, wire, and credit card receipts, researching payment discrepancies, and assisting with customer account inquiries.
Support Accounts Payable by processing vendor invoices, reconciling vendor statements, matching purchase orders, and assisting with month-end close activities.
Provide support for other accounting functions, special projects, and administrative responsibilities as assigned.