Payroll Specialist - Springfield, OH

Konecranes • Springfield, OH

62d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls from beginning to end.

Requirements

• Must have well-developed data entry skills including speed, accuracy, and experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Must have professional communications, good interpersonal and prioritizing abilities.
• Must be dependable and be team oriented.
• Ability to thrive in an active, supportive team environment with a focus on process improvement.
• Minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of payroll experience required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process weekly / bi-weekly payrolls.
• Provide administrative support for timekeeping systems.
• Verify timecard reports for compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ensure accurate data transfers to payroll system.
• Manage payroll deductions including garnishments, union dues, etc.
• Prepare remittances where applicable.
• Enter authorized employee changes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare manual pay checks as needed.
• Research and comprehend payroll related legislation, including tax law to ensure government and reporting compliance.
• Liaise with Human Resources, employees, supervisors, government agencies, internal and external auditors.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll related month/year end reconciliations, journal entries and reporting.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are coded correctly.
• Assist with the year-end process and reporting, including but not limited to, the annual payroll reconciliation for all legal companies, preparation of year-end statements, reconciliation of W-2’s, along with the preparation all related Worker’s Compensation annual assessment reports and reconciliations.
• Assist in departmental audits.
• Maintain employee files.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the payroll process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k plan with a match from day one
• identity theft protection
• accident insurance
• travel insurance
• 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
• 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
• 10 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees