Payroll Accounting Specialist

Payroll Accounting Specialist

ClericalMinneapolis, MN, US

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Summary:  

The Payroll Accounting Specialist will be the primary interface with the payroll provider (ADP), submitting bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees located in multiple states, reviewing and auditing of time card submissions, processing commissions, recording payroll journal entries, and provide payroll support to employees, as well as working with Human Resources on payroll/benefits related items.     

 

This position will also have some basic accounting duties such as sales tax management, and other misc. accounting duties as assigned. This individual should be comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing environment & working with payroll deadlines. Key attributes for this position include a strong understanding of standard payroll processes and compliance, a high-level attention to detail, and have excellent communication skills. This position reports to the Controller.     

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):  

 

Payroll (80%):  

• Process biweekly payroll (hours, commissions, misc. items) for 300+ employees in multiple states   

• Timecard management and validation   

• Process password resets   

• Assist in ADP portal registration   

• Payroll Reporting (overtime, time off, custom reporting as needed)   

• Year-end processing/planning/audit   

• Payroll journal entries and accrual - GL Interface into JDE our ERP system   

• FLSA Overtime calculation     

 

Misc. Accounting dept. tasks (20%):      

• Backup for credit card processing via Pay Pal  

• Administrative management of sales tax registrations and customer exemption certificates  

• Other miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned.     

 

Essential Qualifications:    

• 1-5 years hands on experience with payroll and ADP.   

• Accounting background, entry to mid-level experience is a plus (Graduates encouraged to apply).   

• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and work in a team environment.   

• Associates degree and/or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a two or four-year college.   

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities   

 

Physical/Environmental Requirements: No Physical/Environmental Requirements   

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is subject to change at any time in order to meet the business needs of Wayzata Home Products and CliqStudios.