Payroll Specialist

Ellsworth Corporation; Village of Germantown (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Social Events

Community Involvement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Ellsworth Corporation, a global distributor and manufacturer of adhesives, is hiring a Payroll Specialist for its Germantown, WI campus. This on-site/hybrid role processes payroll for multiple business units, maintains tax and benefits records, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

The position reports to the Corporate payroll function and supports inquiries from HR and finance teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll, familiarity with Workday, and a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• 2+ years in an accounting-related function is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• FPC or CPP preferred.
• Strong Excel and payroll/HRIS proficiency.
• Ability to stay current on multi-state payroll tax requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees in assigned units and corporate in compliance with regulations and accounting principles.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll reports for internal/external groups.
• File and maintain employee payroll records and respond to inquiries from employees and managers.
• Investigate discrepancies in payroll data and coordinate with HR/Finance to ensure accuracy.
• Create and analyze payroll reports for management and identify trends or issues; escalate errors with recommendations.

Skills

Payroll

Multi-state payroll

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Verbal & written comms

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description:What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials that help make each of those products!Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Payroll Specialist opportunity. This role reports into our corporate headquarters located in Germantown, WI, and is an on-site/hybrid position.Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisionsThis role processes payroll, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports for assigned employees. It also prepares, analyzes and submits various payroll, tax and benefits withholding reports and supports payroll compliance efforts by staying current on federal and state payroll regulations and implementing any necessary payroll process changes.ResponsibilitiesProcesses payroll for all employees in assigned Business Units and/or Corporate in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principlesPrepares, reviews and reconciles payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting for internal and external groupsFile, process and maintain employee payroll recordsResponds to inquiries from employees, managers and other departments to resolve payroll and time keeping related issuesInvestigates and resolves discrepancies in payroll data and works with other departments to ensure accuracyCreates and analyzes payroll reports for management identifying trends and potential issues. Reports errors in payroll accounting to the proper management representative with recommendationsPerks and BenefitsAs an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee BenefitsQualifications3 + years of experience in Payroll function2 + years in an Accounting related function a plusFull-cycle Workday payroll experience preferredBachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Accounting, Finance or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalentFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferredStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsVery strong verbal and written communicationProficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software and payroll/HRIS systemsAccuracy and attention to detailAbility to handle confidential information with utmost care and qualityProven ability to stay current on multi-state payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data and, payroll taxesDemonstrated commitment to customer serviceAbility to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including HR, Finance, IT and external vendors#Corp #Payroll #Finance