Payroll Administrator

Astronautics Corporation of America•Oak Creek, WI

40d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a payroll administrator! In this role you will prepare and process weekly multi-state payrolls for approximately 1,200 hourly and salaried employees. This on-site position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Payroll Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum one year of experience in a payroll function with a corporation with a payroll size greater than 1,200 employees, including multi-state payroll.
Extensive knowledge of ADP or another payroll software tool.
Knowledge of wage and hour laws.
Proficient at MS Office, especially Excel.
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree with a business emphasis is preferred from an accredited institution.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Review and communicate necessary IFS time reporting corrections and adjustments to supervisors.
Transfer system-generated (IFS) time reporting information into ADP.
Process ADP-generated payroll accurately and on-time.
Maintain files of ADP tax-filing and payroll summary reports.
Reconcile cash activity to payroll and ADP Tax Services reports.
Answer inquiries from employees regarding paycheck information.
Maintain spreadsheets that track and reconcile weekly payroll data.
Process manual checks to correct discrepancies and special payrolls including annual bonus.
Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any other required adjustment to normal pay.
Reconcile payroll reports to 941s and W-2s.
Maintain general ledger with regard to payroll transactions.
Reconcile payroll register to the general ledger and create necessary adjusting journal entries.
Prepare and submit annual workers compensation report to insurance carriers.
Prepare journal entries and account analyses as assigned.
Process stop payments or adjustments of payroll.
Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll checks, including tax withholdings and other garnishments. Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly.
Verify all overtime hours with the appropriate management personnel prior to issuing payroll checks.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
Provide documents as requested from HR Manager.