Payroll Clerk

Job Description Job Title : Payroll Analyst Location : Detroit, MI (Onsite) GENERAL SUMMARY Performs a variety of accounting and financial related functions in the Corporate Payroll area. Acts as liaison with other departments and is responsible for the reconciliation and tax filings of all business units within the system. Maintains all Loan forgiveness contracts including collection of outstanding debts. Reports to Payroll Manager. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Balances and prepares all payroll related wires for both bi-weekly and weekly pay runs according to schedules and establishes deadlines for all of HFHS business units including affiliates to payroll summary reports. Acts as liaison and troubleshooter between Accounts Payable, Tax, and Audit the various accounting departments. This includes researching and advising payroll staff and correcting out-of-balance conditions. Runs ad-hoc reports used to identify and correct general ledger issues or running reports for management's review. Verifies deduction files balance with the payroll reports and are accurate, prior to sending to an outside vendor for distribution. Reconciles outstanding checks and handles all escheat processing with Accounting and Audit. Determines payroll liabilities and balances and remits all taxes including Federal, State, and local tax authorities. Prepares required reports including unemployment in addition to initiating all tax payments and W2s. Reviews contracts/agreements of loan recipients and sets up loan forgiveness in PeopleSoft. Communicates with employees regarding questions and agreement terms of contracts. Contacts Corporate Legal if required for loans in default. Completes needed steps for those in default and is responsible for all related functions with collection agency. Skills Be self‑directed Be flexible and committed to the team concept Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn Be open to new learning experiences Accept and respect diversity without judgment Demonstrate customer service values Education and Experience MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school with one to two years of college coursework in accounting and computers. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum one to two years’ experience in accounting. Knowledge of accounting terminology and methods, standard office procedures. Proficiency in Excel and Word required. Strong organizational and analytical skills required. Must be extremely detail oriented and able to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below: Communication Ownership Understanding Motivation Sensitivity Excellence Teamwork Respect #J-18808-Ljbffr