Payroll Processor

JOB SUMMARY:

Payroll processors work within Federated payroll department collecting our client’s employees’ payroll information to process and deliver paychecks. They’ll gather employees’ time sheets after each pay period and will verify that their payroll information and work hours are correct. Payroll processors use Paychex to input basic data into the payroll system.

Payroll processors collaborate closely with clients to gather any important payment information or to answer any of their questions regarding their paychecks. Payroll processors will work carefully to calculate payroll information like taxes, deductions, bonuses, commissions and other payable hours. If any payroll issues or discrepancies occur, the Payroll processor must investigate and resolve them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Although a Payroll processor has a variety of duties and responsibilities, their principle role includes the following:

• Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
• Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
• Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages
• Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders
• Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns
• Good client service skills
• Being an effective team player
• Sound decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

TRAINING, ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL REQURIEMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, or another business-related field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience processing payroll