Payroll Clerk - Tax & Accounting

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Position Overview

This position is in a fast-paced, highly analytical, and dynamic environment and operates under the direction of the Payroll Tax and Accounting Supervisor. The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for Workday and Sarbanes Oxley Audits, as well as providing administrative support for the Tax & Accounting team. The associate will be required to interpret and apply company policy and provide solutions as needed. The position is responsible for weekly and monthly payroll processing for over 18,000 associates located in all 50 states.

 Responsibilities

• Perform recurring payroll and tax audits, including address audits, and SOC code validation.
• Audit associate data for accuracy, including company changes, tax election transfers, and missing social security numbers.   
• Conduct SUI-related audits such as midyear penalty rate reviews, quarterly state unemployment rate audits, weekly SUI monitoring for SC/GA, and allocated work jurisdiction audits; assist with unemployment rate maintenance. 
• Complete SOX-required audits for payroll accuracy, weekly/monthly payroll tax validation, 401(k) funding reconciliation, and training labor premium audits. 
• Manage administrative processes including imaging and indexing withholding orders, processing department mail, and handling United Way check requests.
• Manage requests from Plant Accountants, HR partners, and associates through the HR Payroll mailbox and Genesys Phone system, ensuring a quick response and resolution to issues or concerns with a 24-hour turnaround.
• Support US Payroll Manager and Supervisor with special projects as needed.
• Generate and provide reports for business partners and HR partners as requested.

Required Experience:

• High school graduate/GED
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate accountability and confidentiality

 Preferred:

• HR, Payroll, and/or accounting experience
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Competencies:

• Manage Work – Prioritize work to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, effectively managing your time and resources.
• Apply Work Standards – Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks with a high standard of performance for self and others.
• Build Customer Satisfaction – Meet and exceed customer expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
• Communicate Effectively – Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely: listen actively to others.

Special Requirements:

Willing to work all Mondays including holidays. Willing to work weekends and evenings as needed. The incumbent must be able to work under time constraints to ensure deadlines are met. Must be able to prioritize, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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