Specialist, Payroll

Samuel, Son & Co.•Woodridge, IL

7h•$26 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify. At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need – any time, anywhere and from a single source. Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience with payroll processing system experience. ADP Workforce Now experience is a strong plus.
High school diploma with 3-5 years related experience.
Strong knowledge of Federal and State tax regulations.
Ability to operate accounting and payroll software programs.
A high degree of professional judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to multi-task with a professional self-motivated attitude.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong mathematical skills.
Operate Microsoft products inclusive of Excel and Word, database management, and record-keeping programs.
Apply computer applications related to payroll and accounting functions.
Operate a ten-key calculator rapidly and accurately as required by the position.
Basic typing and computer system skills needed as well as experience with general office equipment.

Responsibilities

Analyzes, prepares, inputs, previews, and audits payroll data accurately and timely for divisions according to their processing dates.
Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
Reconciling totals between the ADP payroll system and the time and attendance tracking system.
Work with management to ensure timecard accuracy and timeliness of timecard changes.
Verifies that all payroll-related changes relative to each payroll cycle are entered into ADP and the time and attendance tracking system.
Compiles and enters payroll data such as garnishments, retro pay, vacation time, adjustments, etc.
Reconcile payroll transactions to payroll accrual for labor transactions scanned through the time and attendance system.
Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.). In addition, leadership reports and reports related to Company and third-party audits will be necessary upon request.
Responsible for reconciling 401k deductions, distributions, and monthly reporting to third parties.
Stays current on payroll systems to achieve alignment with HR benefits and other related systems to ensure effective accounting support.
Assist with the month-end financial closing process as required.
Assist with internal/external audits.
Performs review and audits of related State/Federal tax and W-2 reports prior to issuance by ADP.
Answer employee questions regarding payroll checks, deductions, tax withholding, garnishment, or judgment requests.
Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required.