Payroll Administrator

DescriptionAccountemps is seeking a Payroll Administrator who can process payroll and is proficient with Microsoft Office applications to fill a role with a company in the Wholesale Distribution - Non-Durable field. Applicants who offer articulate communication skills, in addition to strong problem-solving abilities, will find this to be the perfect opportunity. This dedicated and passionate team is excited to offer you this incredible opportunity. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Irwindale, California and is a long-term temporary-to-full-time role. For immediate consideration please email your resume to Ryan.Boyd@Accountemps.comHow you will make an impact

Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, certify company compliance

Draft reports by organizing all summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages

Continue employee confidence in payroll operations by keeping sensitive information confidential

Answer questions and requests related to payroll information

Perform any other duties that arise in the course of normal business operations

Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments

Help payroll manage all internal and external audits

Offer proper review and verification of source documents

Handle reconciliation of employee deductions and other relevant liabilities

Report needed changes after maintaining payroll operations according to established policies and procedures

Exercise of proper data management by collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data

Draft relevant year-end reports, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly ones, for department heads

Handle payroll discrepancies through information collection and analysis

Requirements

Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

Knowledge of internal controls

Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills

Outstanding data entry skills

Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions

Well-founded grasp of Payroll Tax

General familiarity with Reconcile Payroll

Quality experience with Kronos Workforce

Proven knowledge of garnishments payroll

Full Cycle Payroll experience preferred

Experience with payroll systems for 100-500 employees

Strong familiarity with HR Payroll System

Practical knowledge of Kronos

Multi-state payroll experience

Comprehensive knowledge of bi-Monthly Payroll

Wide ranging experience with Kronos Timekeeping System

3+ years of payroll experience

Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

Prior experience working with accounting software

Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria

Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 / HourlyLocation: Irwindale, CADate Posted: September 4, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 00300-0011551463Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance