Senior Payroll Administrator

DRS Technologies • Melbourne, FL

357d

About The Position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mastery of payroll business procedures and principles
• Working knowledge of computerized payroll systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws that pertain to the payment of wages

Responsibilities

• Responsible to process payroll including balancing and reconciling all payroll figures
• Verify payroll, including entering any exceptions such as overtime, personal time, sick time, vacation time, etc.
• Verify yearend incentive through the payroll system
• Prepare reports as required by location, calculating the new gross YTD payroll using beginning gross, new hire gross, gross salary increases, termination gross, etc.
• Balance the total YTD payroll figures calculated on the control worksheet to both the Employee File Maintenance Report and the Payroll Balance Sheet reports
• Balance direct deposit payroll data and release to bank via phone
• Prepare wire transfer request forms for all payrolls
• Balance all garnishments and issue checks to appropriate agencies through accounts payable system
• Prepare verifications of employment for employee credit applications, mortgages, etc.
• Balance all yearend W-2 data, including gross wages, taxes, life insurance, moving expenses, car allowances, etc.
• Answer payroll inquiries from a variety of sources including employees, management, banks, governmental agencies etc.
• Prepare journal entries as needed, such as to record void checks, errors, etc.
• Analyze various payroll liability and cash general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy in a multi-task environment
• Work involves sensitive and confidential information; discretion is essential
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees