What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Amerapex?
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for full-cycle, multi-state payroll for Amerapex Corporation and its affiliate companies. The incumbent will work side by side with the HR team and resolve pay related issues in a polite and professional manner. He/She will coordinate and manage the daily administrative functions of Amerapex’ front desk. The incumbent may work alongside a qualified Mentor/Trainer in the following role or similar work duties for a period of 2 weeks or as designated by the Management.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Ability to respond and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies in a professional, accurate and timely manner while delivering quality customer service
• New Hire set up into ADP WFN system which includes benefit enrollments as needed
• Assist the accounting department and Human Resources department with necessary audit reports
• Verify funds for stop payments and properly credited to accounts
• Reconcile against ADP WFN benefit invoices such as medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, etc.
• Provide reports to all managers of hours paid for all employees on all payrolls to ensure an employee was not erroneously paid. This will let us know if termination paperwork or leave of absence paperwork was not provided to the HR/payroll departments.
• Manage child support garnishments, levies or any other mandated payroll garnishments accordingly
• Set up of cost codes in ADP WFN
• Knowledge of workers compensation codes and set up in WFN
• Set up of state accounts as needed
• Perform special projects as needed
• Project positive attitude with high energy, diplomacy, and creativity in work strategies
• Embody Amerapex Core Values at all times: Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Communication and Commitment.
• Occasional extended business hours may be required when necessary.
• Other work assignments may be assigned to conserve business needs and personal growth.
1. At least 3 years processing high-volume multi-state payroll
2. Professional attitude and appearance a must
3. Proficient in MS Office preferred, ADP knowledge a plus
4. Working knowledge of office equipment
5. Thorough understanding of office management procedures
6. Excellent organizational and time management skills
7. Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Must maintain a pleasant personality and positive attitude.
10. Team player attitude to maintain the company culture required.
ABOUT AMERAPEX
Amerapex Corporation is a Houston, Texas based company offering technical expertise and global leverage in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management Services (EPCM), Seismic Services, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) involving corrosion detection. We put safety first in everything we do. Amerapex is dedicated to helping our customers achieve the highest return on their investments by executing our contracts in an exemplary manner to the satisfaction of our clients.
Salary : $46,400 - $58,700
