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Sr Coordinator, Payroll

Ameritas
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

Job Description

This position supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for W‑2 Common Law and Statutory employees as well as 1099 recipients, while helping administer payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and accuracy. The role also assists with implementing tax changes from governing authorities and strengthens payroll operations through consistent adherence to established controls and processes.

  • This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do:

  • Prepare, support, analyze, and audit payments for W‑2 Common Law and Statutory employees, as well as designated categories of 1099 recipients.

 

  • Prepare, validate, load and enter batch and key payroll data into the payroll system to ensure accurate and timely processing.

 

  • Analyze, audit, and reconcile payroll data and reports before, during, and after payroll runs; identify discrepancies and resolve errors to ensure payroll accuracy.

 

  • Support payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of payroll‑related balances for accuracy and compliance.

 

  • Process, analyze, and apply payroll taxes, deductions, liens, and garnishments in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate payroll processing and timely issue resolution.

 

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll concerns and discrepancies, providing guidance and resolution to internal stakeholders.

 

  • Maintain complete and accurate payroll documentation in accordance with internal standard operating procedures, internal controls, and audit checkpoints.

 

  • Review and audit employee‑level payroll fields and configurations to ensure proper setup, compliance, and accurate pay outcomes.

 

  • Assist with payroll corrections, adjustments, and retroactive changes to employee payment records to ensure accurate employee and employer filings.

 

 

  • Administer, maintain, and support the Time and Labor Management System, ensuring data integrity, proper configurations, and accurate downstream payroll processing.

 

 

What you bring:

  • 2-4 years Payroll Related Experience

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits
For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

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