Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Payroll Coordinator

Payroll is responsible for ensuring the process of payroll is completed correctly, including data entry, calculation, verification, processing and corrections, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Summary

Member of the Finance team that will ensure accurate timely processing and recording of restaurants’ weekly payroll. This position will impact a rapidly growing fast-paced regional fast-food chain and offers optional group insurance benefits; i.e. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama group medical and dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, employee and/or dependent life insurance, accident, critical care and vision. 401(k) plan. Potential for year-end bonus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily payroll department operations
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Process paperwork for new hires, terminations, and employee changes
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed report
• Research and email appropriate audience regarding payroll issues
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/associate’s degree in accounting
• 4-6 years’ experience processing multi-state payroll
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of Great Plains Payroll Accounting Software helpful, but not necessary
• Strong work ethic and team player
• High degree of professionalism
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills