Payroll Associate

Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible work environment

Diverse work experience

Individualized career pathing

Job summary

A certified public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Associate to join their outsourcing team. This role involves processing client payroll, ensuring payroll tax compliance, and maintaining client communication. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of payroll processing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. AGH offers a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience processing payroll in-house.
• Experience with multi-state payrolls and knowledge of payroll laws.
• Punctual and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process client payroll and produce checks, vouchers, and reports.
• Complete all payroll tax deposits by deadline.
• Maintain confidential client files.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AGH is an established CPA and advisory firm serving entrepreneurial firms and public sector organizations for more than 80 years. The firm has over 130 professionals providing tax, assurance and advisory services.

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for an experienced Payroll Associate who will work collaboratively with the members of a growing outsourcing team. This position will be responsible for all aspects of quality service for payroll and timekeeping clients, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance and client communication.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Processing

• Share in the maintenance of all payroll clients
• Process client payroll and produce checks, vouchers and reports on timely and accurate basis
• Assimilate all payroll-related data to meet payroll processing deadlines
• Follow and complete appropriate checklists as assigned
• Process payroll garnishments, vacation time, insurance, 401(k) and other deductions
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding missing or unclear information provided
• Upload direct deposit and retirement plan payments as well as positive pay files
• Update client information and / or checklists as necessary
• Research and resolve client problems through written and oral communication
• Maintain confidential client files
• Communicate regularly amongst payroll team members
• Communicate regularly with client contacts via telephone and e-mail

Payroll Tax Compliance

• Complete all payroll tax deposits by deadline
• Prepare single and multi-state quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and payroll compliance returns

Administrative

• Special projects and other tasks as assigned
• Filing payroll client information
• Maintenance of payroll software as assigned
• Maintaining detailed daily time records of work performed

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two to five years of experience processing payroll in-house through the entire process
• Experience with multi-state payrolls
• Knowledge of payroll laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, especially with data manipulation and analysis

Production

• Fast, accurate and high attention to detail
• Prioritize and organize job demands and responsibilities to meet high pressure and critical daily deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• High initiative and self-learner

Personal

• Be punctual and have excellent attendance
• Maintain a positive attitude, be reliable, self-motivated and deadline driven
• Excellence in written and oral communication
• Team oriented yet able to work independently
• Take direction from and provide direction to others
• Respectful of confidential information

WHY WORK FOR US

At AGH, you will find an environment where good work is rewarded and growth is valued. AGH offers competitive wages to qualified individuals and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through diverse work experience and formal training. Our top five people initiatives are:

• A challenging variety of work in a continuous learning environment
• Flexible work environment with great opportunity for advancement
• Ability to make a difference with clients and influence the AGH culture
• Individualized career pathing

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.