What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Associate position at Northbound Search?
Payroll Associate
We are currently recruiting for a client seeking a payroll associate to join their growing team. This positions requires an in-office onsite presence 4 days per week, and remote 1 day per week. This is a direct hire permanent job opening. Qualified applicants will be contacted right away.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with bi-weekly and monthly payroll operations / administration for a multi-state USA environment, ensuring accuracy in taxation, wage reporting, and benefit plan deductions
- Maintain a “no-compromise approach” to compliance, adhering to FLSA regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and company policies. Maintain and enhance process documentation and SOPs
- Utilize ADP Vantage, ADP Report Writer, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday HR/HCM, and Workday Time Tracking, to support payroll process, reporting, audits, etc.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to draft communications, summarize documents, research payroll regulations, and improve process efficiency
- Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to perform data analysis, create workflow charts, and prepare reports for leadership
- Work cross-functionally with HR and Finance, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to handle confidential data with integrity
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 3 years' experience of multi-state US payroll and tax required
- Strong understanding of FLSA, multi-state payroll tax legislation, benefits, SOX and basic accounting principles
- Proficiency working in Workday and ADP systems
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with high aptitude for adopting new technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Practical knowledge using Ai tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for research and communication
Salary : $90,000