Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

Payroll Coordinator

Payroll is responsible for ensuring the process of payroll is completed correctly, including data entry, calculation, verification, processing and corrections, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Member of the Finance team that will ensure accurate timely processing and recording of restaurants’ weekly payroll. This position will impact a rapidly growing fast‑paced regional fast‑food chain and offers optional group insurance benefits; i.e. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama group medical and dental, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, employee and/or dependent life insurance, accident, critical care and vision. 401(k) plan.

Potential for year‑end bonus.

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Process paperwork for new hires, terminations, and employee changes
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed report
• Research and email appropriate audience regarding payroll issues
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required

• High School Diploma/associate’s degree in accounting
• 4-6 years’ experience processing multi‑state payroll
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of Great Plains Payroll Accounting Software helpful, but not necessary
• Strong work ethic and team player
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management
• Decision‑making, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Organizational, multi‑tasking, and prioritizing skills