Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team!  

You will manage and process biweekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities also include, handling direct deposits and pay cards, issuing manual and paper checks as needed, processing payroll journal entries, managing garnishments and other deductions. Along with other payroll related duties. 

Position Type: Full-Time, Monday – Friday 

Starting Wages: $24.04 

In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual’s level of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Processes biweekly payroll within strict deadlines using ADP Workforce Now.
• Enters and maintains accurate information for direct deposit to employee bank accounts and pay cards. 
• Issues manual checks for payroll corrections when appropriate.
• Ensures year end process are completed accurately. 
• Generates reports used to post entries for general ledger entries.  
• Provides payroll information to authorized Goodwill personnel or outside agencies.
• Completes verifications of income and employment. 
• Verifies payments for payroll deductions (direct deposits, pay cards, garnishments, etc).
• Other miscellaneous payroll duties and support to HR team.  

Qualifications:

• High school graduate and/or completion of post-secondary course work with emphasis in accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Minimum of two years previous experience in payroll processing required.
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now payroll system, strongly preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis in Excel. 
• Must possess problem solving and communication skills. 
• Acceptable criminal background check upon hire. 

While the benefits are great, Goodwill’s mission is really at the heart of all we do. When you join the Goodwill team you are not just joining the company, you are becoming part of our family. You will be eligible for a Personal Day, Birthday Day Off, and 6 Paid Holidays upon hire. With eligibility for Health Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment. See more benefit details on the careers tab at www.goodwillgreatplains.org. Apply today to become a part of something great!

Goodwill of the Great Plains provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.