What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Assistant position at Working America Associate?
Job Description:
As a Payroll Assistant, you will support the Administrative and Accounting Department with day-to-day accounting functions related to timely and accurate delivery of payroll and client service. This includes recordkeeping and reporting. You will also provide general accounting and project support to the accounting department.
- Serve as point of contact for time, attendance and payroll questions;
- Assist with processing payroll and maintaining payroll information as required;
- Maintain the upkeep and confidentiality of payroll records and files;
- Data entry and maintenance of files for all payroll-related personnel transactions such as new hire setup, terminations, payroll deductions, garnishments, etc.;
- Maintain payment of, and distribution of reporting data related to all garnishments and deductions to proper authorities;
- Assist with gross to net calculation, audit and balancing of pay data;
- Assist with reconciliation of all payroll accounts to general ledger;
- Prepare and maintain payroll-related records and reports as needed;
- Serve as designated back-up to administer and process payroll;
- Research and resolve payroll issues including but not limited to retro pay, check processing and timecard access;
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of accurate records regarding payroll.