What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Central Insurance?
Location: Hybrid Work Model- Van Wert, OH
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? We’re seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing payroll processes, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting our valued employees. If you have a strong background in payroll administration, a knack for problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
How You Will Make An Impact
Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time? We’re seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing payroll processes, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting our valued employees. If you have a strong background in payroll administration, a knack for problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Consistently process payroll transactions both timely and accurately, demonstrating sound subject knowledge
- Timely and accurate payment of payroll taxes and accounts payable transactions
- Accurate recording of journal entries with necessary supporting documentation
- Perform reconciliations based on established schedule, researching reconciling differences and ensure timely correction.
- Participate in project work and as assigned
- Develop, demonstrate, and apply knowledge of relevant systems
- Provide assigned coverage (weekly, monthly, etc.) to maintain working knowledge of other department responsibilities.
- Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and annual technical accounting responsibilities.
- Support the documentation of the theories and reasoning for current processes.
- Maintain adequate financial controls for all accounting responsibilities.
- Focus on proactive customer service to both internal and external customers
- Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
- Or 1 year of experience in accounting
- Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possesses verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills
- Possesses multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access and analytics software (i.e. Power BI)
- Strong math skills and the ability to work accurately with figures
- Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills
- Prior payroll experience
Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.
