Payroll Specialist

Breeze Airways™•Cottonwood Heights, UT

About The Position

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.” Breeze is hiring- join us! The Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting the payroll team with all functions. They assist with the accurate preparation, documentation, and distribution of payroll via the payroll system. They will have ownership of the contact with the team members to answer questions and help correct any issues that may arise. This is an entry-level position with room to grow with the company.

Requirements

2-year degree in a quantitative field (Accounting, economics, statistics, etc.) or relevant experience
Excel experience (pivot tables, graphs, functions)
Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
Practices extreme ownership and transparency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
Excellent problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Workday experience
1 year payroll experience
SOX compliance experience
Knowledge of pilot and flight attendant contractual provisions for training, scheduling and/or pay

Responsibilities

Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll related matters
Assist with audits regarding all things payroll
Establish and maintain payroll policies to ensure accuracy of processing and compliance with government regulations
Calculate payable hours, commissions, per diems, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions
Assist in performing monthly reconciliations and ensure payables and cash are processed correctly.
Coordinate with Payroll manager to create and maintain processes for payroll processing
Assist with tax related items including notice review and submittal
Maintain employee records as they relate to payroll
Coordinate with the Team Services Manager to ensure correct employee data
Provide administrative assistance to the accounting department
Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence