Payroll Administrator

Company: Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Purpose and Scope of PositionThe Payroll Administrator is the subject matter expert for all issues surrounding payroll,taxes, and benefits for internal and external stakeholders. They are responsible for the accurate and timely submission of payroll; reporting to outside entities including taxing authorities, . garnishment sources, and ADP (or other payroll systems); maintaining payroll related employee benefits; and appropriate documentation of payroll and related transactions. This role will not only be a defender of payroll related systems but be expected to offer solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and/or improve services to our employees.Organizational RelationshipReports to the Controller and will manage 1-2 employeesDuties and Responsibilities--- Train and oversee employees involved in payroll functions and assist with performance evaluations--- Provide payroll staff with direction and support, assigning and monitoring work--- Complete and supervise all payroll functions:
- Maintenance of Payroll DataContinuously monitor and maintain payroll, taxes, and benefit data to ensure current and accurate information for payroll processing.- Prepare Data for Bi-Weekly Payroll ProcessingBi-Weekly prepare data for payroll processing including tracking time and expense approvals, accuracy of deductions, etc.- Bi-Weekly Payroll ProcessingManage processing of bi-weekly payroll from the source data in the ERP system into the ADP platform. Check and re-check data for accuracy prior to submission for processing.- Bi-Weekly Payroll Wrap UpComplete payroll process by issuing payroll reports, employer tax submissions, garnishment processing, 401(K) and related tasks.- Internal and External Payroll OmbudsmanRespond to payroll questions/communications from employees, managers, taxing authorities, benefit administrators, etc.Basic Qualifications--- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree preferred--- 3+ years of full cycle Payroll experience; accounting experience preferred--- Proven supervisor experienceKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personality Characteristics--- Ability to maintain confidentiality ---- Payroll/Payroll taxes/employee benefits expertise--- Attention to Detail and Strong Organizational Skills--- Ability to manage 1-2 employees--- Ability to take ownership and work in a fast-paced environment--- Be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with little supervision--- Excellent written and verbal communications--- Craft and defend logical arguments in a peer environment--- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite--- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. ---- Must be able to lift 15-lbs.Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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