Payroll Processor

Matson • Phoenix, AZ

198d

About The Position

The Payroll Processor is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of employee maintenance and data entry. This role is also responsible for creating and maintaining organized employee records/files and managing the payroll group email box. The use of various logs, checklists and work aids and tools must be used and maintained to ensure accurate and consistent processes including follow up with outstanding items.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of administration experience in a Payroll, Finance or Accounting area.
• Knowledge of Database software, mastered skills of Outlook email and calendars.
• Exhibit skill, comfort, and agility in working with spreadsheets to create, maintain and track data.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to draft appropriate communication to employees and agencies.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manages, assigns, and responds to emails in the high-volume payroll group email box.
• Monitors and manages Workday task in box.
• Reviews timecards, communicates with employees and/or managers for missing punches.
• Analyzes time keeping vs payroll results compares for any anomalies.
• Accurately performs employee maintenance items such as validation of new hires, terminations, voluntary deductions, wage attachments, direct deposits, and tax changes.
• Creates and maintains employee's payroll personnel files.
• Researches and responds to requests for information by employees regarding personal payroll information and to Agency requests.
• Tracks and sends letters to employees with outstanding checks on a monthly basis.
• Excellent customer service skills and works to build relationships with and responds to requests for information by any business unit that needs payroll assistance.
• Enters and maintains employee data updates in Asure time and attendance systems.
• Ability to print, sort payroll checks and advices and distribute timely on a twice weekly basis.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and respond appropriately to requests for information.
• Ability to multitask, manage tasks and time while performing tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of detail, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Works closely with Payroll Analyst to be back up as needed.
• Special projects as assigned by the payroll supervisor or director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Water Transportation
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees