Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

Responsible for payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.

• Follow the union contract for weekly processing of hourly payroll with accuracy, and precision.
• Processing salaried payroll bi-weekly with accuracy, precision and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and labor regulations.
• Daily monitoring of missed punches, and daily tasks related to payroll.
• Communicating with Supervisors & Managers daily for any related payroll outstanding issues.
• Daily, weekly, monthly reconciliation of payroll ledger and posting of journal entry.
• Prepare weekly and month end reports.
• Use ADP and UKG time and attendance software.
• Meet monthly closing deadlines with monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to payroll.
• Advance knowledge in excel for formatting, formulas, pivot tables.
• Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality in all communications and interactions with all internal and external colleagues, managers, and owners.
• Cross train and back up other accounting positions.
• Perform special projects as assigned by Controller.

• Detail oriented, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent project and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced and at times stressful environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with ADP, UKG preferred, or any time and attendance software, Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP software.

• An Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field or direct experience in a like role is required.
• At least 2 years as a Payroll Administrator.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.