Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Timely Pay & Compliance

Barts Electric; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Electric is seeking a Payroll Assistant to oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate pay in compliance with government regulations. You will maintain payroll systems, process changes, and support audits in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR and accounting teams, with opportunities for professional growth as part of a merit-based organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
• At least two to three years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires and terminations.
• Resolves payroll-related issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures tax tables and software are updated as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with payroll laws and practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records to auditors.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS system

Job description

Barts Electric is seeking a Payroll Assistant to oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate pay in compliance with government regulations. You will maintain payroll systems, process changes, and support audits in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with HR and accounting teams, with opportunities for professional growth as part of a merit-based organization.