Onsite Payroll Assistant - 4-5 Month Temp

Salary: USD33 - USD38 per hour Payroll Clerk to cover for a 4-5 month LOA. All employees work 100% onsite Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (with some schedule flexibility). Miter, Sage 300 or Acroco software knowledge is a big plus. MS Office is very important. We are looking for someone to fill the seat ASAP. Payroll Assistant Job Duties Main point of contact for the time‑keeping system Assist sites with coding/data entry into the time‑keeping system as needed Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, verifying and entering data in accordance with leaves, labor laws, and union bargaining agreements Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title/department/division transfers Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; report needed changes Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees HRIS Maximize functionality of the HRIS system to positively affect the internal work environment by creating time for HR staff to allocate toward more impactful employee programs or issues Subject matter expert in the Reporting, Miter, Sage Timberline and Acroco Assist in maintaining and updating all systems to ensure current policies, state and federal laws are being applied and followed correctly (taxes, fringes, benefit rates, etc.) General Administration Provide administrative support to the Human Resources and Accounting Departments as needed (correspondence generation, record keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry and report writing) Responsible for updating materials within all sites for payroll and union matters Knowledge, Education, and Experience 2+ years of experience in payroll; an A.S. or B.S. degree in Accounting is a strong plus Familiarity with general accounting principles Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality Member of a local APA Chapter for continued education and support, strong plus Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of relevant software (e.g., UltiPro, Sage, Miter) as a plus Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material Customer service experience preferred Exquisite math and numerical skills Outstanding organizational and time management skills Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem‑solving Spanish language skills are highly valued and considered a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr