Payroll Administrator

Universal Piping Industries (UPI) is a leader in the design, fabrication and installation of industrial piping & plumbing systems.

UPI maintains a corporate headquarters in Troy, Michigan and a primary fabrication facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. With additional fabrication in Detroit, MI.

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the accounting department, primarily supporting the payroll function.

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• Oversee the timekeeping and job costing system to ensure accurate and timely collection of data for payroll processing.
• Enter new hires, process updates and terminate employees in the payroll system
• Enter payroll data and process weekly payroll
• Process and remit payments for garnishments, levies and other payroll deductions
• Maintain, enter and process weekly per diem payments.
• Review employee expense reports for policy conformance, enter in the system and process payments
• Assist with preparation of monthly union reports and annual union audits
• Assist with preparation of all payroll tax payments and filings
• Responding to payroll inquiries and information requests, including unemployment claims
• Maintain accurate records
• Assist controller with special projects
• Support the overall accounting department and the other employees on the team
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job duty.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Conform to company Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies, any environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements such as permits to operate

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and related accounting software.

• An accounting or finance degree is preferred, not required
• 5+ years of payroll experience is required, preferably with union and multi-state experience. Multiple business unit payroll processing experience is required.