Job Summary:

The assistant payroll administrator will help oversee and direct all payroll procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and payroll taxes. They must be able to problem solve, resolve payroll-related issues/complaints and meet strict working deadlines. Professionalism and a positive attitude are a must.

Power Corporation of America values integrity, team spirit, and strong organizational skills. Our ideal candidate will be analytical and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and payroll regulations.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll account transactions.
  • Salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes & third-party payment
• Processing of payroll changes and system upgrades/updates; reviews and approves changes.
  • New hire payroll input, termination payout, raises, status/position changes, division transfers
• Assist in overseeing the daily workflow of the department
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees work and following up on work product.
• Maintains payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits.
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams as needed/necessary.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
  • Compiles summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and nontaxable wages
• Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employers’ social security, unemployment and workers compensation payments.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of JD Edwards is highly desirable.
• Payroll experience required and proficiency in all payroll aspects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak up and ask questions.
• “Out-of-the-box” thinker.
• Understanding of garnishments/writs/child support orders.
• Job costing and state withholding.
• Insurance billings.
• Previous managerial experience desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years payroll experience required
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel preferred
• Experience with JD Edwards, or other ERP systems a plus
• Minimum 2-year accounting degree
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Power Corporation of America is an equal opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled