Strategic Multi-State Payroll Specialist (Union & Benefits)

Schwickert's; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Schwickert's is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Minnesota to process weekly multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule. You will review timecards, PTO, deductions, and benefits, maintain payroll records, and prepare journal entries and GL reconciliations, while upholding confidentiality and deadlines.

The role requires experience with union payroll, payroll tax reporting, and collaboration with HR and Accounting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in accounting/related field.
• 2+ years payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and tax reporting preferred.
• Experience with union and non-union payroll preferred.
• Experience with GL reconciliations and journal entries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly multi-state payroll accurately and timely.
• Review timecards, hours, overtime, PTO, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll information, pay rate changes, and direct deposits.
• Process payroll adjustments, garnishments, and other transactions.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare multi-state payroll tax reporting and W-2 processing.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and respond to questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll regulations

Timekeeping accuracy

Multi-state payroll

Union payroll knowledge

G/L reconciliations

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Payroll systems

Excel

GL software

Job description

Schwickert's is seeking a Payroll Accountant in Minnesota to process weekly multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule. You will review timecards, PTO, deductions, and benefits, maintain payroll records, and prepare journal entries and GL reconciliations, while upholding confidentiality and deadlines.

The role requires experience with union payroll, payroll tax reporting, and collaboration with HR and Accounting.