Payroll Processor

Fiducia; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Fiducia in Springfield is seeking a Senior payroll processor to join our payroll team. You will collect employees' time sheets, verify payroll data, and ensure accurate processing of paychecks using Paychex.

You will collaborate with clients to resolve payroll questions, calculate taxes, deductions, bonuses, and other payable hours, and investigate discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality of employee records.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or another business-related field preferred.
• 3+ years' experience processing payroll.
• Experience with Paychex payroll software is a plus.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data.
• Update payroll records with changes to employee information or benefits.
• Prepare reports on earnings, deductions, leave and wages.
• Calculate payroll liabilities including taxes and employer contributions.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll queries.
• Process and issue paychecks and W-2 forms.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Client service

Team player

Decision making

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Typing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Paychex

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Senior payroll processors work within Federated payroll department collecting our client’s employees' payroll information to process and deliver paychecks. They'll gather employees' time sheets after each pay period and will verify that their payroll information and work hours are correct. Senior payroll processors use Paychex to input basic data into the payroll system.

Senior payroll processors collaborate closely with clients to gather any important payment information or to answer any of their questions regarding their paychecks. Senior payroll processors will work carefully to calculate payroll information like taxes, deductions, bonuses, commissions and other payable hours. If any payroll issues or discrepancies occur, the Senior payroll processor must investigate and resolve them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Although a Senior payroll processor has a variety of duties and responsibilities, their principle role includes the following:

• Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
• Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
• Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages
• Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders
• Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns
• Good client service skills
• Being an effective team player
• Sound decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

TRAINING, ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL REQURIEMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, or another business-related field preferred
• 3+ years' experience processing payroll

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Rate of Pay $23-26/hr

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Springfield Processing Center

This position is currently accepting applications.