Payroll Associate

Magellan Agency•Haverhill, MA

About The Position

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team! Position Summary Magellan Aerospace, Haverhill is a world-class manufacturer of precision machined aerospace components. We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Associate. The primary responsibility of a Payroll Associate is to prepare weekly payroll and maintain attendance and time cards records for all employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in an accounting department, with at least six months of training in payroll procedures.
ADP and SAP experience
Experience with in house processing of payroll
Reliability in checking own work to ensure accuracy.
Work well with personnel at all levels.
Problem solving skills.
Technology driven.
Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Processes payroll records for all new employees, including W-4 information.
Maintains calendar indicating scheduled pay increase and dates when employees are to be added to benefit programs that require payroll deductions.
Explains to employees about direct deposit and savings options.
Reviews and checks addition on weekly time cards.
Checks with supervisors if there are any discrepancies in terms of unclear arithmetic differences, authorized overtime, shift differentials, or reasons for absences, either paid or unpaid.
Enters hours and special pay or deductions on weekly payroll worksheets.
Totals and balances worksheets against departmental information submitted by supervisors.
Makes any required changes to employee information such as change of address, withholding, or regular deductions.
Processes child support deductions and garnishments and requests checks for appropriate recipients of these funds.
Arrange for special checks
Records sick, personal, and vacation time on payroll records.
Prepares manual payroll checks as required in case of payroll errors or terminations
Reconciles payroll accounts with monthly bank statement.
Distributes payroll checks, and mails or holds for safekeeping checks for absent employees.
Assist cycle counts and identify variances and make journal entries accordingly.
Assist AP.
Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
Perform bank reconciliations.
Process and analyze freight fees.
Administrative duties as needed.