Payroll Associate (Harrisburg, PA)

• Analyze electronic time records to ensure accuracy and verify compliance with established internal controls and approval policies.
• Export hours from timekeeping system into payroll processing system.
• Process weekly payroll, ensuring the accurate recording of earnings to the appropriate jobs and/or departments.
• Ensure the proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, union dues and other deductions.
• Print and distribute payroll checks and/or email electronic paystubs.
• Create direct deposit files for timely submission to the bank.
• Enter, maintain, and/or process information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Answer/research employee questions regarding their pay.
• Issue, or reissue, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors.
• Record and process federal, state and local payroll tax deposits.
• Record and process other remittances, such as 401(k), HSA, union dues and garnishments.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.
• Respond to payroll tax correspondence and other compliance inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a payroll processing position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Proficient with technology and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Experience in union payroll preferred.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista a plus.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position