AP877 Sr. Payroll Administrator 5722 Finance

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs
  
  

Primary Function

Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, including tax filings, fringe benefit calculations, and audit preparation. Ensures accurate payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations, supports corporate accounting functions, maintains vendor records in the ERP system, and contributes to special projects as assigned. This role requires strong proficiency in payroll systems, accounting principles, and effective communication across departments.

Tools And Equipment

PC, telephone, copier, scanner, and other office equipment

Materials

Various office materials

Working Procedure

The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Process hourly (weekly) and salary (monthly) payrolls.
• Process monthly, quarterly and yearly payroll tax returns. Prepare year-end W-2’s and tie out to 941’s and state returns.
• Prepare month end journal entries for all payroll related transactions and responsible for reconciling those general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for calculation and processing of year-end fringe benefits, including but not limited to: relocation, education, housing, leagues, and raffles.
• Responsible for all government & state report filings relating to payroll.
• Prepare compensation schedules for workers’ compensation renewals and audit.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules relating to payroll.
• Assist with other corporate accounting processes such as month end journal entries, Pcard statement review, Barn accounting, and the 1099 vendor year-end review.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable vendor maintenance in company’s ERP.
• Special projects and other assigned duties as requested.
  
  

Special Skills And/or Experience

• Must be proficient in use of MS Office applications.
• Must have experience with Excel. Fundamental accounting knowledge required.
• Must have prior Payroll experience with an integrated ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma. Associate’s degree in business or accounting preferred.
• Must have 5 years’ experience processing payroll and reporting in an environment greater than 250 employees.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry a plus.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft software and demonstrate capability to learn new software applications.
• Demonstrated skill in effective communication and the ability to communicate directly with internal and external customers.
• Prior experience processing payroll internally for a manufacturing company.
• Must be self-motivated, energetic and organized.
  
  

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.