Payroll Technician

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Cloquet, MN

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Technician works in Payroll Services within the Financial Division at the Fond du Lac Tribal Center. This is an onsite, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Financial Director. The role processes weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, per capita payments, and accounts payable activities while maintaining accurate and confidential financial and employee records. The Payroll Technician also provides customer support, coordinates with Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting, tests payroll system upgrades, and provides backup support to other Payroll Technicians. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of payroll processing experience. A business-related degree or certificate and additional accounting experience are preferred. The role requires computer application skills, effective communication, independence, prioritization, accuracy, and professional working relationships. Some travel may be required. Normal physical requirements apply, including work in a smoking environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of payroll processing experience.
Knowledge of word processing applications, Access, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships with all parties involved.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certificate in the business field.
Additional accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Process employee action forms and maintain employee master records in the payroll system.
Provide customer support by answering questions, assisting with paperwork completion, and processing verifications.
Coordinate with Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting to ensure employee and band member information is accurate.
Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, including timecards, taxes, Social Security contributions, garnishments, deductions, payroll checks, and auto deposit slips.
Create, distribute, and reconcile annual personal data forms for per capita tracking.
Process per capita payments, verify member listings, monitor garnishments and deductions, and prepare checks and auto deposit files.
Process accounts payable vouchers and prepare accounts payable checks for distribution.
Submit positive pay files to the bank and review daily exceptions.
Test the payroll system for software and payroll data upgrades.
Back up and assist other Payroll Technicians as necessary.
Assist the Financial Director as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of financial records and records concerning employees, band members, and clients.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems; demonstrate courtesy, respect, and sensitivity toward others.
Represent the Fond du Lac Band and department positively and professionally in the community.
Maintain proper attendance, arrive on time, and keep a clean and organized work area.
Dress appropriately and remain flexible in taking on other responsibilities assigned by management.