Part-Time Payroll Technician

Bountiful City • Bountiful, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of complex, technical clerical duties as needed to expedite the day-to-day maintenance and processing of time records, payroll, benefit programs and related information. Works under the supervision of the Human Resources Director.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software used to complete assigned tasks.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, department heads, and the public.
• Skill in following complex oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer, including word processing software, spreadsheet software, payroll software, and email; calculator; copy machine and phone.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND experience equivalent to one (1) year basic bookkeeping or accounting work; completion of a post high school training program in a closely related area may substitute for the required experience.
• Must have a valid Utah Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, a driving record check, and pre-employment drug test.
• Candidates must successfully pass a background check, a driving record check, and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any job offer extended will be contingent upon the results of these requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of payroll software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll sheets; inputs and records employee work hours; files time sheets; prepares payroll; determines employee earnings, calculates employee withholdings (ie., state taxes, federal taxes, social security, retirement, and insurance); processes payroll checks; maintains year-to-date records of wages, deductions, taxes and benefits.
• Maintains computerized payroll records showing employee pay rates, withholding allowances, benefit deductions, and other authorized payroll withholdings.
• Maintains record of work time, sick leave, annual leave and comp time accrual and usage; prepares and distributes leave record reports.
• Makes federal withholding tax deposits; reconciles and generates checks for payroll deductions/benefits with various private, state and federal agencies; creates correcting general ledger entries for payroll, benefit and withholdings.
• Responds to employment questionnaires and surveys; completes or responds to employment verification requests from various lending institutions, local agencies or other organizations; processes and follows-up on wage garnishments and levies by federal, state, and county court orders.
• Prepares and processes various local, state, and federal reports as required; prepares monthly or quarterly financial reports and payments related to payroll including federal taxes, state taxes, unemployment compensation, retirement, etc.
• Maintains employee employment records and files; assures proper documentation related to applications, evaluations, letters, enrollment documents, W-4's, I-9's, and related materials.
• Receives and processes workers compensation claims; assures proper notification of state agencies and insurance carriers; prepares OSHA accident reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED