Title:  Staff Accountant, Payroll

Description: 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required:

  • Knowledge of payroll, including compliance and payroll tax
  • Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members as needed
  • Must be a detail-oriented individual who is highly organized and willing to work in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
  • A minimum of 2-4 years of payroll experience

 

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
  • Experience in a Medical Device environment preferred
  • Experience in SAP and Paycor preferred

 

Skills & Competencies:

  • Working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Paycor, ADP, Success Factors)
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with payroll processes
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software
  • Proven experience as a payroll coordinator or similar role
  • Ability to adapt to change and handle unexpected situations with close guidance.
  • Ability to independently adapt behaviors and strategies to deal with emergent, non-routine and dynamic components of the job
  • An analytical mind with good math skills
  • Comfortable with Excel (functions, data, etc.)

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
  • Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc. 
  • Position requires being physically present on the premises during regular company hours or as approved by management

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information
  • Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions
  • Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements
  • Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge
  • Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits
  • Process attendance records and other documents (e.g., W-2 and tax forms)
  • Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
  • Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g., terminations, new hires)
  • Oversee electronic payments and distribution of payroll checks
  • Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g., annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker’s compensation)
  • Handle benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave
  • Produce reports to upper management upon request
  • Answer employee questions about salaries and payments
  • Work with authorities (e.g., IRS) on audits or requests
  • Work with Treasury/Finance to ensure accurate and proper payroll banking transactions
  • Assist with Accounts Payable processing, including processing, recording and supporting payment processes, as needed
  • Assist Accounts Receivable Invoices and Cash Applications
  • Purchase Order process support from entering to review and approval processes
  • Other Accounting team tasks as required
 


Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati