Payroll Coordinator

Description

• Ensure that paycheck amounts are distributed in accordance with federal regulations and may also be responsible for reporting tax deductions.
• Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
• Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
• Works closely with the business accountant regarding tax matters responsible for enforcing any government garnishments of wages for child support, loan defaults, or bankruptcy.
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Researches and resolves questions from managers and employees as they relate to the processing of payroll information such as banking, garnishments, employment verifications, workers compensation, retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes.
• Communicates with project site contact person to ensure the integrity of the payroll data including data related to new hires, terminations, transfers and rate changes.
• Review time sheets, wage computation and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, vacation time, sick time and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.

Requirements

• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Experience with JD Edwards (oracle) software is a plus.
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
• High School diploma required. Associate degree with emphasis on business preferred.
• 2 years’ experience with computerized payroll processing.
• Must be self-starter and detail oriented.
• Must have clear understanding and knowledge of Child Support/Garnishment regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Access, Excel).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance