Payroll Coordinator

Baker Roofing Company; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays & PTO

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & V&

401K Matching Program

ESOP

Employee Assistance Program

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Job summary

Baker Roofing Company is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to provide day-to-day payroll support in an office setting. You will process weekly payroll, ensure accuracy, and maintain payroll records in ADP Workforce Now.

The role requires ADP experience and strong attention to detail, with a Monday–Friday office schedule and a focus on compliance and timely reporting. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of payroll experience, a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school graduate, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 1–5 years of related payroll experience.
• ADP Workforce Now: Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll in ADP Workforce Now, including timecard approval, data entry, payroll previews and final submission, off-cycle and manual checks, and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and on-time payment.
• Run and review payroll reports in ADP Workforce Now, resolve discrepancies, and submit final payroll by deadlines.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, voids, and final pay for separated employees.
• Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, including new hire setup, direct deposit, tax withholding, and PTO accruals.
• Generate and reconcile payroll reports (registers, deductions, 401(k), GL).
• Assist with quarter-end and year-end processes (W-2 review and tax reconciliations).
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now proficiency

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma (minimum); bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Benefits to Joining the Baker Team:

• Benefits on Day 1
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and5%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-Oriented Culture & Work-Life Balance
• Opportunities for Professional Development & Advancement

Summary

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day payroll operations. The Payroll Coordinator will process weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum high school graduate, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 1-5 years of related payroll experience.
• ADP Workforce Now: Must have hands‑on experience processing full‑cycle payroll in ADP Workforce Now, including timecard approval, pay data entry, payroll preview and final submission, off‑cycle and manual checks, and payroll reporting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now payroll and timekeeping, including employee pay data maintenance, tax jurisdiction setup, garnishments, deductions, and quarter‑end/year‑end processing.
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables) for payroll reconciliation.
• Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working with sensitive data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with annual employee tax reporting.
• Possess a motivated, professional, and self‑starter attitude.

Essential Functions

• Process weekly payroll ensuring that all figures are accurate, and payroll is paid on time.
• Run and review payroll reports in ADP Workforce Now, resolve discrepancies, and submit final payroll by established deadlines.
• Process off‑cycle payrolls, manual checks, voids, and final pay for separated employees.
• Maintain employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, including new hire setup, direct deposit, tax withholding, and PTO accruals.
• Generate and reconcile payroll reports, including registers, deduction, 401(k), and general ledger reports.
• Assist with quarter‑end and year‑end processes, including W‑2 review and tax reconciliations.
• Assist with maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures.
• Protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Communicate with branch administrator in the event of an employee’s separation from the company.

Work Environment

• This position is in an office environment and requires being in the office Monday – Friday.

Physical Demands

• This role requires sitting for long periods of time, typing with repetitive hand motions, and extended periods of time looking at a computer screen. This role has limited lifting, bending, reaching, or stooping.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting Department at 919-828-2975or [e-mail].

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