US Payroll Coordinator II

Staffvirtual•Minnesota, MN

21h•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for time clock administration, bank deposits, payroll processing, and various accounting activities. This role involves preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and responding to payroll-related inquiries. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This is a remote, project-based role from August to October.

Requirements

An associate degree and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with business collaboration tools such as MS Office applications and Outlook.
Superior internal and external customer service and communication skills.
Enthusiastic, dedicated to the challenge of helping other people.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters.
Self-starter, works with general supervision with motivation to learn.
Excellent organizational and time/task management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work within a defined timeline, and operate with changing priorities.
Function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, client-oriented team.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter all bi-weekly payroll data for payroll including new hires, terms, benefits, and changes.
Process bi-weekly payroll including entering bonus, commission, etc. data for payroll.
Prepare time clock information for payroll including edits, vacations, and miscellaneous reports.
Input and maintain employee records in all required databases.
Maintain PTO accrual records.
Help ensure payroll practices meet government compliance.
Assist with variable compensation tasks as assigned.
Process cash flow statement for bi-weekly payroll deposit, taxes, HSA, 401k payments, etc.
Prepare all bank deposits, code miscellaneous deposits, and key into general ledger.
Respond to internal and external employee inquiries related to payroll, resolve moderately complex issues and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher level staff.
Creates and maintains standard of work for payroll processes.
Responsible for the protection and confidentiality of all sensitive data including, but not limited to, medically related items, payroll, and HR issues.
Accurately maintain documentation and comply with administrative procedures in a timely basis to include time entry.
Attend required company and departmental meetings.
Act in accordance with Marco policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other related duties as assigned.