AMUS Payroll specialist

Daifuku•Reynoldsburg, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is seeking an entry-level Payroll Specialist at its Reynoldsburg, Ohio facility. The role supports timely and accurate payroll processing for multiple business locations and more than 400 employees, with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls. The specialist works under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor and handles multiple pay types, including special pay structures, timecard reconciliation, payroll records, journal entries, account reconciliations, and General Ledger support. The position processes payroll for domestic, multi-state operations and reviews payroll reports from third-party agencies. It supports payroll tax and deduction compliance, reporting, labor processing, monthly accounting close, audits, and SOX/JSOX compliance. The specialist also works with Corporate Treasury on wire transfer documentation and provides payroll reports and ad hoc analysis to executive management. The role requires keeping current with payroll systems, applicable laws, and regulations, and helping employees understand payroll procedures. Other duties and projects may be assigned by executive management.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible payroll processing experience.
Strong background in payroll systems and payroll report writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong team-player skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication and the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
Ability to analyze problems and provide resolutions.
Solid analytical and decision-making skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to plan, schedule, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and work well under pressure.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in a related field such as Accounting or Business, or equivalent work experience.
Experience in a material handling or manufacturing company.
ADP WorkforceNow v9.12 experience.

Responsibilities

Learn and process timely and accurate payroll for multiple business locations, covering more than 400 employees with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payrolls.
Reconcile timecards and process multiple pay types, including special pay structures.
Process domestic, multi-state payroll and review payroll reports from third-party agencies that manage payroll.
Prepare required reports and payments to insurance carriers, organizations, and employees.
Maintain individual employee payroll records and ensure taxes, Social Security contributions, benefit contributions, and other deductions are withheld.
Compile payroll data, including garnishments, vacation time, insurance, and 401(k) deductions; review and approve payroll deductions when transferring payroll data.
Prepare payroll reports and comply with federal and state tax withholding requirements.
Balance and post payroll journals and resolve discrepancies.
Process fringe benefit reports and labor processing.
Balance W-2 forms and taxes for affiliates and divisions.
Prepare and check monthly General Ledger journal entries, provide General Ledger support, and assist with monthly accounting close processes.
Partner with Corporate Treasury to prepare wire transfer documents and monitor timely bank transactions.
Provide executive management with payroll reports and ad hoc analysis.
Support internal audits and SOX/JSOX compliance processes.
Facilitate employee understanding of payroll procedures.
Stay current with applicable laws and regulations and maintain current knowledge of the payroll system.
Interface with personnel at various company levels and work independently or as part of a team.
Perform other duties, assignments, and projects as assigned by executive management.