What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Assistant position at Wireless World Verizon Authorized Retailer?
SUMMARY:
Supports payroll operations by organizing and uploading data to our payroll processing company, resolving issues, and improving processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Assists organizing a variety of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions):
- Assists, gathers and organizes payroll data using customized templates and uploads them to the payroll processing company.
- Assists in calculating pay for terminated employees and those undergoing status changes (e.g. commission-based, part-time/full-time, hourly/salary, etc.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes and implements checks and balances to prevent errors and improve both proficiency and efficiency.
- Communicates with the payroll processing company to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Unlocks employee profiles within the payroll processing system as needed.
- Assists with managing and updating the Partner Analysis report using data downloaded from VZW.
- Assists with preparing monthly payroll allocation of wages and manages multi-location employee wage splits with input from ownership.
- Pursues ongoing training necessary to grow skills, stay current with system updates and evolving procedures.
- Maintains regular communication with payroll team, sales leadership and corporate staff regarding payroll matters.
- Supports internal and external audit processes as needed.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of our business.
- Assist with special projects or related tasks upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Accounting preferred.
- Prior payroll experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; specialized Excel training related to payroll responsibilities.
- 3-5 years of administrative experience handling financial and other confidential information required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Office 365 or similar software is required.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to accurately review and analyze data, identify discrepancies, and ensure precision in all tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to speak English face-to-face and over the phone with one or more individuals.
- Must be able to read and interpret financial reports and Wireless World policies and procedures in English.
- Must be able to access and utilize proprietary and non-proprietary programs on the computer.
- Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard with accuracy.
If you are looking for a compassionate company that puts people before profits and is truly interested in helping their employees grow both professionally and personally, we encourage you to apply to Wireless World Today!
About Wireless World
Wireless World is a Verizon Authorized Retailer with locations in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We believe in keeping our commitments, admitting, and fixing mistakes fast, and clear communication. We promise to manage our relationships, assets, and reputation responsibly and to treat you as we wish to be treated. In gratitude for our success, we believe in serving the community where we live and work and encourage our employees to volunteer. To learn more about Wireless World, visit wirelessworld.com.
Wireless World is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation, and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military/veteran status, and any other characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a drug-free workplace.
