Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Getactivewoodcounty; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

457 deferred compensation plan

On-Site Training and Continuing Ed.

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Wellness Incentive Plan

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Getactivewoodcounty is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage bi-weekly payroll, benefits deductions, WRS reporting, and related reconciliations. You will ensure accuracy of payroll data, prepare required reports, and support departments with payroll information in a collaborative county environment.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent and at least two years of payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent with coursework in accounting or related subjects.
• Knowledge of governmental payroll and retirement systems; basic accounting principles.
• Strong spreadsheet and reporting skills; customer service, math/statistics.
• At least two years of direct payroll administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile payroll, salary and benefit calculations.
• Reconcile bi-weekly payroll wages and taxes for accuracy.
• Prepare journal entries, vouchers, and ACH transfers.
• Maintain WRS reporting and reconciliation of funds.

Skills

Payroll administration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Tools

TimeStar

Microsoft Excel

General ledger systems

Job description

Getactivewoodcounty is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage bi-weekly payroll, benefits deductions, WRS reporting, and related reconciliations. You will ensure accuracy of payroll data, prepare required reports, and support departments with payroll information in a collaborative county environment.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent and at least two years of payroll experience.