Payroll Specialist II

Daifuku•Novi, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan, which is the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls. The company is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist II.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Accounting or Business is preferred or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible payroll processing experience.
ADP© Workforce Now, UKG and SAP experience preferred.
Strong background in payroll systems, payroll report writing and Microsoft Excel.
CPP certification preferred, but not required.
Material Handling/manufacturing company is preferred, but not required.
Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel.
Be a strong team player.
Working knowledge of Kronos a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze problems and provide problem resolutions.
Solid analytical and decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills include the ability to present findings in a clear, concise manner.
Exceptional organization skills with the ability to plan, schedule, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

ADP© Workforce Now, UKG and SAP experience preferred.
CPP certification preferred, but not required.
Material Handling/manufacturing company is preferred, but not required.
Working knowledge of Kronos a plus.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurate processing of multiple business locations that may include weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll and reconciling of timecards.
Perform various journal entries, account reconciliations and provide General Ledger support.
Coordinating the maintenance of individual payroll records, payroll distribution, and any filings required to comply with the payroll related laws and regulations.
Processing payroll for domestic, multi-state operations as well as review payroll reports from third party agencies that manage payroll.
Prepares filing of required reports and/or payments to other organizations and individual employees.
Ensures that all taxes, Social Security contributions, contributions to employee benefit programs and other deductions are withheld from individual paychecks.
Compile payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance, and 401(k) deductions.
Process transfer of payroll data which includes the review and approval of payroll deductions.
Prepare payroll reports and comply with federal and state tax withholding requirements.
Interface with various levels of personnel within the company.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and balancing payroll accounts.
Process union/nonunion fringe reports.
Balance W-2 forms and taxes for all affiliates and divisions.
Prepare and check monthly general ledger journal entries.
Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.
Partner with the Corporate Treasury to generate the appropriate wire transfer documents and monitor that bank transactions are generated in a timely manner.
Assist in the monthly accounting close processes.
Provide executive management team with payroll reports and special projects as needed.
Support internal/external audits, SOX, JSOX compliance processes.
Facilitate employee understanding of payroll procedures.
Stay current with laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Maintain current on Payroll system to achieve alignment and ensure effective accounting support.
Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.