PAYROLL - PAYROLL ASSOCIATE

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:Responsible for ensuring accurate processing and recording of payroll. Must provide the highest level of customer service to our employees by answering questions and resolving payroll-related issues in a timely manner. This position is accountable for compiling payroll data; keying payroll information (including benefits time submitted); processing weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll cycles; checking weekly store reports; sending direct deposit files; reporting taxes; and following up on missing reports, as well as, preparing reports for management.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:•Compile payroll data gathered from stores and all other outlying locations and check for accuracy•Key payroll information from remote locations (including all benefits time submitted) manually and through         self-service•Key new hire information and all personnel transaction not submitted through self-service •Contact various departments, store managers or supervisors for any payroll time issues•Process weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll cycles•Prepare tax reports, post-cycle reports; deposit payroll taxes; close general ledger•Complete VOE and pay verification forms•Complete child support and garnishment termination notification forms•Organize and scan all documents associated with employee records•Prepare remote location mailings •Check and maintain weekly store time reports; follow up on missing reports and prepare reports for         management

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

•	High school diploma or GED
•	Payroll experience
•	10-key by touch required
•	Computer skills with knowledge of Word and Excel
•	AS400 experience a plus
•	Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
•	Able to maintain confidential information
•	Clear written and verbal communication
•	Organize procedures in a logical and methodical manner
•	Good time management skills
•	Detail oriented
•	Work well in a team environment, as well as, independently
•	Self-motivated