Payroll Assistant

Tri-City Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Pre-employment drug screen

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Davenport, IA is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support timely and accurate payroll processing for our employees.

You will collect timesheets, enter data into payroll systems, calculate wages and deductions, maintain confidential records, and assist with HR tasks including onboarding and year-end reporting. A detail-oriented approach and proficiency with Excel and payroll software are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; accounting/finance degree preferred.
• 3–5 years payroll experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Assist with weekly payroll duties, including data entry, calculation of overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Verification: Review timesheets and attendance records for accuracy.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Reporting: Assist in generating payroll reports and help prepare for audits or year-end tax filings.

Skills

MS Excel

Payroll software

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Job description

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Payroll Assistant for its Davenport, IA office. The Payroll Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Key responsibilities include collecting timesheets, entering data into payroll systems, and calculating wages, deductions, and taxes. This position also involves maintaining confidential employee records, resolving payroll discrepancies, and assisting with HR-related tasks, including onboarding, company payroll calculations, and payroll data collection and entry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Payroll Processing: Assist with weekly payroll duties, including data entry, calculation of overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Verification: Review timesheets and attendance records for accuracy.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Reporting: Assist in generating payroll reports and help prepare for audits or year-end tax filings (such as W-2s).

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; a degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of previous payroll experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and payroll software.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and high integrity in handling confidential information.

Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Critical thinking skills are necessary to resolve discrepancies. Proficiency in Excel and payroll software, effective communication, a proactive approach to follow-up, and the ability to collaborate with teams are required to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely project execution.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.