Senior Payroll Accounting Specialist Job at Johnson Health Tech Companies in Cot

Position Overview:

Johnson North America utilizes a Shared Services model that enables resources to be leveraged across the organization. The Shared Services team is made up of information technology, human resources, supply chain, finance and accounting professional that support all business units. The Senior Payroll Accounting Specialist administers the payroll function for the Company under the guidance of Finance and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing and Accounting Support:

· Processes employee payroll information (timesheets, punch cards, deduction authorizations, etc.), prints or transmits paychecks, ensuring accurate and timely payment made to employees for each payroll period.

· Ensures status changes and audits of time records are accurate and any discrepancies are addressed and resolved.

· Files required documents and reports according to Company’s and state and federal payroll guidelines (i.e. W-2s, , garnishments, etc.)

· Makes recommendations to support new processes or improve current process

· Prepares training materials, guides, and documentation when needed

· Responds to payroll questions and concerns of employees, researching records and involving other resources/staff as needed.

· Provides account reconciliations with General Ledger balances, tax, and other deduction and contribution source data.

· Keeps current with HR payroll policies and public policy changes affecting payroll rules and guidelines; provides input to policies and procedures for payroll processing.

· Builds professional excel reports from payroll reporting software

· Responsible for answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues in a timely manner.

· Ensures that rules and regulations concerning confidentiality, privacy and retention are followed.

Marginal Job Functions:

· Other projects as needed.

Education:

· Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree

· Combination of education and experience

· Additional consideration given for Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP)

Experience:

· Minimum of seven years of experience with processing payroll for a multi-state employer

· Experience with computerized payroll systems and HRIS systems, Paylocity experience a plus

· Experience with Local, State and Federal pay and taxation regulations

Other Requirements:

· Advanced knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices and procedures required

· Prior general accounting experience required

· Expert Excel skills

· Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and providing a high-level of customer service

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs