Payroll Associate

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Posting External

Job Duties:

• Payroll Processing - Verify office, branch, and factory weekly timesheets. Input payroll data such as changes in hours, direct deposit information, garnishments, and deductions such as safety, medical, dental, 401k etc. and review for accuracy. Post paid leave hours in the human resources information system (HRIS). Create payment for employees on short-term disability. Confirm payroll bi-weekly. Transmit direct deposit for the company, print and distribute ( bi-weekly payroll and reports. Complete monthly salesperson commission statements, distribute to the appropriate personnel and make corresponding adjustments to payroll. Collaborate with the HRIS Administrator/Payroll Administrator, managers/supervisors, and other personnel to answer questions and solve problems regarding payroll.
• Payroll Project Responsibilities - Review all W-2 statements and issues that affect the statements throughout the year. Process W-2 related reports and review as needed. Provide garnishment reports to Accounts Payable for payment. Reconcile the garnishment account. Complete General Ledger (G/L) and tax balance adjustments as needed. Reconcile and pay child support payments on-line. Reconcile 401k figures sent to third party. Prepare payroll tables in HRIS for the up-coming year. Assist in the review of payroll-related issues that affect the bank reconciliation on a monthly basis. Process special payments throughout the year, Miscellaneous Income Compensation (monthly), 25 Year Club, and other annual awards. Reconcile all fiscal payroll withholding taxes for the auditors. Perform tasks as needed related to new HR/Payroll projects such as tax updates.
• Support - Provide support for the bi-weekly payroll process to HR and Benefits. Complete research as requested. Respond to inquiries from employees and supervisors regarding deductions, payments, allowances or discrepancies in pay. Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Answer questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Less than 2 years related experience
• Associate degree (Accounting, Business)
  • Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience with knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting.
• Computer skills.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities