Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Composing the core of a brighter world

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting-edge optical technologies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist will process payroll and maintain employee time records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies and procedures. This position works closely with other departments to ensure accurate and timely payment of wages and applicable deductions.

This position requires on-site attendance a minimum of two days/week and is located in Norcross GA. Additional attendance may be required based on business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees' time worked, paid leave and holidays, withholding, and other information on a regular schedule (weekly, monthly).
• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes and garnishments.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax obligations and labor laws.
• Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.
• Maintains precise payroll records and documentation, preparing reports for internal use or audits.
• Addresses employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, paychecks, and changes in payroll information.
• Other duties and projects assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or other related field with 3+ years of payroll processing experience for both union and non-union facilities.
• Proficient in payroll software, ADP preferred.
• Any payroll certifications preferred.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent multi-tasking capabilities while meeting deadlines with accuracy
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Exhibits Lightera's "Standards of Conduct"
• Serve as a role model for safe work practices and behaviors.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.

Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.

Lightera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.