Senior Coordinator - Payroll

Hersheypark; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Hersheypark

Discounts

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K Contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is seeking a full-time Payroll Accountant to manage biweekly payroll processing, journal entries, tax balancing, garnishments, and reporting for its Hershey, PA operations.

The role also serves as the backup to the Payroll Supervisor, collaborates with HR on payroll coding for new hires and transfers, and generates ad hoc labor reports using UKG Cognos. On-site with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of Accounting/Finance experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of high school or GED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, coordinate, and analyze time and attendance records for accuracy and timeliness through pooling of time and balancing, overtime payments, adjustment entries, payroll advances, processing terminations, cash tips, and gratuities.
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor with Workforce Management maintenance, platform error resolution, ad-hoc labor reports, and security.
• Coordinate with HR and management to ensure payroll coding accuracy for new hires, rehires, and transfers.
• Research inquiries from managers, employees, parents, or government entities about federal tax withholdings and check history.
• Update and maintain employee direct deposit Wisely paycard accounts for new hires and changes.
• Balance journal payments made by Payment services for taxes and garnishments after each payroll.
• Create, edit, and maintain payroll reports using UKG Cognos Reporting Tool.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Cognos BI

Job description

Job Category: Finance, Accounting, and Audit

Requisition Number: SRCOO004752

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts | HER
Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Description

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

This position is responsible for performing all activities necessary to process biweekly payrolls, including journal entries, tax balancing, garnishments, preparing balance sheets reconciliations, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management. This position also serves as the primary backup to the Payroll Supervisor, including acting as the backup Workforce Management administrator.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

• FREE admission to Hersheypark
• discounts
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401K Contribution
• paid time off

Job Duties (Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this position):

• Maintain, coordinate, and analyze time and attendance records for accuracy and timeliness through pooling of time and balancing, overtime payments, adjustment entries, payroll advances, processing terminations, cash tips, and gratuities.*
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor with maintaining Workforce Management by monitoring the transaction assistant, updating platform errors, and resolving issues. Create ad-hoc reports as needed for labor reporting, auditing, and special projects and assist with maintaing the business structure and security.*
• Coordinate with HR and management to ensure accuracy of payroll coding for all new hires, rehires, and transfers.*
• Research inquiries from managers, employees, parents, or government entities to provide accurate and timely responses, including answering questions about federal tax withholdings, confirming check history with hours worked, etc.*
• Update and maintain employee direct deposit Wisely paycard accounts for new hires, auditing changes, manually assigning accounts, and troubleshooting*
• Balance journal payments made by Payment services for taxes and garnishments after each payroll.*
• Create, edit, and maintain relevant payroll reports using UKG's BI Cognos Reporting Tool.*
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of Accounting, Finance, or other related experience.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of high school or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Detail orientated with high level of accuracy.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and multitask with minimal supervision.
• Post-Employment - Willingness to prepare for the Certified Payroll Professional certification.

Job Demands:

• Finger Dexterity Frequent (34-66%)
• Sitting Constant (>67%)
• Must be able to speak and read the English language.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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