Payroll Technician II

: Overview: The Payroll Technician II under general supervision will independently provide a range of professional and technical support to the Payroll Department. Responsibilities include a full range of moderately complex payroll transactions with a greater degree of independence. The Payroll Technician II position is a combination of customer service and payroll special project management skills, with work usually performed without direct verification and check. This position may also work with state agencies and third-party administrators, provide training to other payroll office staff, run queries & validate results, and prepare spreadsheets. Responsibilities:

• Performs a series of responsible, complex technical-clerical tasks as part of the payroll team. Prepares, processes, and maintains payroll documents while performing related multiple payroll assignments.
• Oversee, coordinate, and train as it relates to payroll.
• Point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- (verbal, electronically, written), Applies advanced skills in area of specialized reports.
• May adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Duties and tasks are varied and moderately complex. Resolves most questions and problems; refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Develops schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Works under minimal supervision. May periodically assist in Orientation, training, assigning, and checking the work of level 1 employees.
• Payroll/Accounting software knowledge
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to work in a team environment

Education and Experience

• Required: Associates degree and/or equivalent work experience
• Required: 2-5 years customer service experience
• Required: 2-5 years of payroll/accounting experience
• Preferred: 1-2 years of transportation experience

Competitive Compensation Covenant's compensation philosophy's intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory. Pay Range: $34,132.80-$50,419.20 Pay Grade: 4 401(k) match, Serious Health Condition Pay Full Health Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Short & Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Cultural Perks Casual Dress, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance and Employee Assistance Program Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor