Payroll Administrator

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We are seeking a payroll administrator! In this role you will prepare and process weekly multi-state payrolls for approximately 1,200 hourly and salaried employees.

This on-site position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Payroll Manager.

• Review and communicate necessary IFS time reporting corrections and adjustments to supervisors.
• Transfer system-generated (IFS) time reporting information into ADP.
• Process ADP-generated payroll accurately and on-time.
• Maintain files of ADP tax-filing and payroll summary reports.
• Reconcile cash activity to payroll and ADP Tax Services reports.
• Answer inquiries from employees regarding paycheck information.
• Maintain spreadsheets that track and reconcile weekly payroll data.
• Process manual checks to correct discrepancies and special payrolls including annual bonus.
• Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any other required adjustment to normal pay.
• Reconcile payroll reports to 941s and W-2s.
• Maintain general ledger with regard to payroll transactions.
• Reconcile payroll register to the general ledger and create necessary adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare and submit annual workers compensation report to insurance carriers.
• Prepare journal entries and account analyses as assigned.
• Process stop payments or adjustments of payroll.
• Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll checks, including tax with holdings and other garnishments. Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly.
• Verify all overtime hours with the appropriate management personnel prior to issuing payroll checks.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
• Provide documents as requested from HR Manager.

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of experience in a payroll function with a corporation with a payroll size greater than 1,200 employees, including multi-state payroll.
• Extensive knowledge of ADP or another payroll software tool.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Proficient at MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.

• An associate degree with a business emphasis is preferred from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications.

Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.