Payroll Accountant

Century Group is partnering with a client who is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $31.00 to $37.00 per hour.
Job Responsibilities :

• Process payroll bi-weekly and off-cycle as required by incorporating all data from employee timecards.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and completely by required deadlines.
• Audit Human Resources information entered into ADP; Ensures all required information is accurate and complete.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to maintain ADP employee database and process information accurately and timely.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll related general ledger journal entries.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or associate's degree in Accounting or Finance, a related field or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 5+ years of payroll processing experience; ADP experience preferred.
• Proficient with ADP and applicable software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• An Understanding of fund accounting software, preferably MIP, Sage 100.

• Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to payroll administration, financial record keeping and reporting strongly preferred.
• Ability to administer payroll and the processes associated with payroll, taxes, deductions, record keeping and reports.
• Working knowledge of various payroll related labor laws.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation strongly preferred.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Experience with compliance with wage and hour and labor laws, W-4, state, local and federal regulations.