Payroll Analyst | Growth in Finance + 401(k) Match + PTO

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is hiring a Payroll Assistant to provide administrative support for processing payroll tasks and compiling data across US facilities. The role handles confidential information including direct deposit changes, wage garnishments, W-2s, and employee inquiries.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, and familiarity with payroll systems like PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency and strong customer service.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize duties in a payroll team.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate payroll files, records and documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing, garnishments, child support and tax levies.
• Provide clerical support to the Payroll department.
• Answer questions from facilities and employees regarding payroll policies.
• Process time records for multiple facilities.
• Analyze payroll issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Transmit tax deposits and assist with payroll tax returns.
• Prepare reports for the Payroll Manager.
• Adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance procedures.
• Support the Payroll Manager as needed.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is hiring a Payroll Assistant to provide administrative support for processing payroll tasks and compiling data across US facilities. The role handles confidential information including direct deposit changes, wage garnishments, W-2s, and employee inquiries.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, and familiarity with payroll systems like PeopleSoft.