Payroll Assistant

MGE Underground, Inc. • Paso Robles, CA

4d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Assistant will help and assist with the timely processing of weekly payrolls for multiple entities. This role with enter, maintain, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees' hourly rates, salaries, commissions, or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Accurate and meticulous in data entry.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience.
• Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and enter payroll data.
• Manage and maintain payroll records.
• New Hire coordination with HR
• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance.
• Assists with the handling of payroll related projects including year-end preparations, documentation, employee tax issue and annual audits, preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes and deductions.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, adjustments, and other deductions.
• Assists with issuing, or reissuing of physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors, adjustments, final pay, etc.
• Processes and manages inquiries and requests related to preparation and distribution of payroll.
• Helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Assists Payroll, Benefits & Insurance Manager with audits by providing records and documentation to auditors as needed.
• Assists with addressing and resolving employee complaints relating to the payroll, timekeeping, etc. in a timely manner.
• Prepares reports to relevant departments about payroll and expense as requested.
• Works with company database programs to process payroll and verify information.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K
• Vacation accrual for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed