Payroll Specialist

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Plymouth, MI

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the oversight of the payroll accounting function for multiple legal entities in the U.S. and Canada
• Maintenance of the general ledger system in ADP Vantage and Canada payroll
• Reconciliation of payroll accounts in the general ledger system
• Responsible for setting up new state and local tax ID setups for employees
• Responsible for any tax amendments
• Review of tax agency notices, working with ADP on needs relating to notice
• Review of W2s both quarterly and the final review annually
• Responsible for all things related to 401K - Loan Reviews, 401K Corrections, Annual Reporting, Set ups in payroll system
• HSA contribution reconciliations with employee’s accounts
• Provide excellent customer service and be back up for payroll process as necessary
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in accounting or another business-related field
• General accounting experience in multi-location company of similar size and complexity
• Strong computer and business solutions software skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated familiarity with payroll functions
• Experience with ADP Vantage payroll or similar system
• Audit support experience preferably
• Comfortable in highly automated environments and ability to drive continuous process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, clients and upper management
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.