Payroll Administrator with Accounting Support

Wiegand Sports GmbH is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator with Accounting Support to join our growing team. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting payroll and tax compliance. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working with both accounting systems and advanced Excel tools.

Payroll Processing & Employee Support

• Excel: Pivot Tables, UF, ROUND, TEXT, WEEKNUM, CONCAT, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, VLOOKUP
• Process full-cycle payroll, including collecting and verifying employee timekeeping data (hours worked, overtime, PTO, sick leave).
• Calculate gross pay, including regular wages, bonuses, commissions, and overtime.
• Process all payroll deductions, including tax withholdings, benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks, direct deposits, and pay statements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries (e.g., paycheck discrepancies, W-4 updates).
• Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

Payroll Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and related compliance filings at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare related journal entries.
• Respond to payroll tax notices and support audits as needed.

Accounting & Financial Support

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalizations and depreciation.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Manage cash-related activities, including invoice processing, bank accounts, and corporate credit cards.
• Prepare and analyze project cost accounting for new build upgrades.

Tax & Audit Support

• Support sales and use tax filings and reconciliations, as applicable.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for income tax filings.
• Coordinate with external CPAs or tax advisors and assist with audits.

General Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial and payroll transactions.
• Maintain organized documentation and supporting schedules.

Benefits for full-time: After 90-day probation period:

• Reimbursement of 50% of private health care premium
• IRA with company match up to 3%
• $100 monthly credit towards AFLAC policies of your choice
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Daycare Stipend

Pay:

The pay starts at $28 per hour, depending on experience.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently living in Montana or willing to relocate immediately at your own expense?

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Stevensville, MT 59870 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32