Payroll Coordinator

Ameritas-Life-Insurance-Corp; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

Tuition reimbursement and assistance

Competitive pay

Thrive Days – PTO

PTO

Job summary

Ameritas-Life-Insurance-Corp is seeking a payroll professional to assist with accurate and timely payroll preparation and to support payroll policy administration. The role is hybrid, in Lincoln, NE and remote, with responsibilities spanning data entry, auditing, off-cycle payments, and system maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of payroll experience, basic accounting knowledge, and strong Excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot tables).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of related payroll experience required.
• Basic accounting knowledge or experience is desired.
• Microsoft Excel experience with V-Lookups and Pivot tables is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute payroll processing tasks according to schedules and procedures; prepare, batch and key pay data for the payroll system.
• Perform daily payroll data entry and transaction support, including direct deposit entries.
• Analyze, audit, and balance payroll data and reports before, during and after payroll processing.
• Process off-cycle payments as applicable.
• Administer and maintain the Time Labor Management System.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries and assist with issue resolution.
• Collaborate on the implementation of tax changes, process improvements, and system updates impacting payroll operations.
• Prepare, analyze, and audit payments to W2 employees.
• Prepare, analyze, and audit payments to 1099 retirees.
• Maintain records and audit check points for payroll processing.
• Analyze and audit employee level fields to ensure proper setups.
• Assist in processing corrections to recipient payment records for accurate filings.
• Maintain schedule to ensure year-end payroll merge and close.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Excel

V-Lookups

Pivot tables

Payroll data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Time Labor Management System

Payroll system data entry tool

Job description

This position assists with the accurate and timely preparation of the organization's payroll as well as supports the routine administration of payroll policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and ensure the accuracy of the payroll function.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Coordinate and execute payroll processing tasks in accordance with established schedules and procedures. Prepare, batch and key pay data for the payroll system data entry.
• Perform daily payroll data entry and transaction support, including direct deposit entries.
• Analyze, audit, and balance Payroll data and reports before, during and after payroll processing.
• Process off-cycle payments as applicable.
• Administer and maintain the Time Labor Management System
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries and assist with issue resolution.
• Collaborate on the implementation of tax changes, process improvements, and system updates impacting payroll operations.
• Prepare, analyze, and audit payments to W2 employees.
• Prepare, analyze, and audit payments to 1099 retirees.
• Maintain appropriate records, following internal standard operating procedures and controls for payroll processing as well as audit check points.
• Analyze and audit employee level fields to ensure appropriate setups.
• Assist in processing corrections to recipient payment records for accurate recipient and company level filings.
• Maintain schedule to assure accurate and timely Payroll system year-end merge and close.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• Additional duties as required.

What you bring:

• High school diploma, or GED required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of related payroll experience required.
• Basic accounting knowledge or experience is desired.
• Microsoft Excel experience with V-Lookups and Pivot tables is desired.

What we offer:

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper.Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Foryour money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
• Competitive Pay
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being:

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth:

• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

For your community:

• Matching donations program

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

About this Position's Pay

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay Range

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $21.53 - $34.45 / hour

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.