Payroll Administrator

Beaumont Retirement Services•Lower Merion Township, PA

5d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Payroll Administrator is to process payroll end-to-end, including hours, overtime review, shift differentials, PTO, deductions, and taxes, with full compliance. This individual will also prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll and benefit General Ledger accounts to ensure payroll, taxes, and benefits tie out each period.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll processing experience in a non-union environment
Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as ADP
Working knowledge of payroll accounting, journal entries, and GL reconciliation
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or state regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and outside vendors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, senior living, or multi-shift environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll for non-union hourly and salaried employees
Accurately calculate wages, overtime, shift differentials, PTO, bonuses, and other earnings
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws (FLSA, IRS, PA regulations)
Maintain payroll records related to new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions
Review payroll deductions including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax-related questions
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data
Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger
Reconcile accrued payroll, benefits, taxes, and related GL accounts monthly
Investigate and resolve payroll and benefits variances in collaboration with Controller and HR
Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll
Assist with payroll, benefits, and workers’ compensation audits
Coordinate with payroll vendors to ensure accurate reporting and financial integration
Work closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure alignment between payroll, HRIS, and accounting systems
Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings and year-end reporting (W-2s, 941s, etc.)
Assist with process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
Other duties as assigned.