• Set up and maintain all payroll information for new hires and transfers in coordination with HR
• Process payrolls accurately and timely and stay up to date on payroll laws
• Complete timely and accurate payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Ensures all withholding reports, 401(k) contributions, garnishments and all other payroll related items are reported, withheld, and paid on a timely basis
• Collaborate with HR team to ensure accuracy of payroll data
• Investigates employee or company payroll questions based on policies, procedures and regulations
• Administers year-end payroll process including W-2s
• Completes compensation data and surveys
• Maintain records related to bonus and commission eligibility
• Compile and distribute weekly prevailing wage calculations and reports when applicable
• Accounts payable processing of contractors
• Participate in month end close process by accurately and timely preparing account reconciliations and posting journal entries
• Supports ad hoc reporting needs
• Assist in preparation of cash reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 5 years of experience processing payroll
• Experience with payroll processing using a third-party payroll service and HRIS
• Experience with multistate payroll processes and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company data
• Solid mathematical and computational skills
• A high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all employees
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand to see peripheral requirements and make sure these are not overlooked

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in accounting or related field+++
• Experience in ADP or Paylocity systems a plus
• Experience in accounting
• Union payroll experience
• Certified payroll professional

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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