Job Details
Job Location: Arbor Acres Winston Salem - Winston Salem, NC
Position Type: Full Time or Part Time
Salary Range: $31.25 - $32.70 Hourly
Job Shift: 8a - 4:30p FT M-F
Job Category: Finance
Description
Job Description
Payroll Specialist
Position Description
The primary purposes of the Payroll Specialist position are to perform all functions associated with payroll preparation and production, complete and maintain all reports related to payroll, maintain or oversee Payroll information systems.
Status Hourly
Job Relationships
- Reports to Controller.
- Interacts with department heads, other artists, insurance vendors, pension administrators, payroll and HR vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll Functions
- Performs or supervises all functions associated with payroll preparation and production.
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- Verifies time and attendance records throughout pay period to assure updating by assigned supervisors. At end of pay period, assures all timesheets are correct for times, hours and days. Oversee any discrepancies and assures corrections have been made.
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- Enters all bonus or retroactive pay dollar amounts including “On Call” maintenance and any other dollar amount corrections or additions as directed by department heads.
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- Coordinates data transfer between time and attendance and payroll.
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- Processes payroll, entering all additions and corrects that are not possible in time and labor. These include, but are not limited to, salaried artists’ pay adjustments at hire or termination and for PTO sell back; tax frequency changes; manual checks; Book Nook, gift shop and uniform purchases; PTO adjustments for new hires and terminations and other approved deductions.
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- Processes completed payroll including all related reports.
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- Processes Home Care payroll through a manual upload into payroll software. Verifies all data transferred is correct, including pay totals, rates, overtime, etc.
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- Processes each pay period the electronic transfer of 403(B) artist deductions and Arbor Acres’ matching contributions to the Pension Administrators.
- Oversees all Payroll, Time and Labor and Human Resources software input including new hires, status changes, withholdings (tax and others), wage rates, scheduled hours, direct deposit changes, etc.
- Processes all garnishments including entering into payroll system, monitoring balances and sending to payroll provider for payment.
- Oversees the response to requests for payroll information and verifications of earnings, completing these requests in the absence of Talent Arts Specialist.
- Maintains historical file of payroll ledgers and associated reports. This requires periodic stooping and lifting of ledgers weighing up to 25 pounds.
General Functions
- Ensures the confidentiality of all personnel, payroll and medical records. Implements corrective action if required.
- Maintains a good rapport and effective working relationship with all department managers and administrative staff; responds to questions and requests from managers and supervisors promptly and accurately.
- Functions as educational resource for department directors, supervisors and general staff regarding payroll policies, procedures and programs.
- Prepares or oversees the wage and benefit portion of reports and surveys for government agencies and professional organizations.
- Completes all essential duties in a timely manner, thoroughly and appropriately detailed; keeps interruptions to a minimum and carefully coordinate daily tasks.
Typical Physical Demands
- Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position including working with deadlines, and occasional long hours.
- Must be able to occasionally stoop and lift ledgers weighing up to 25 pounds.
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write and to speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
- Significant skill in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and payroll and human resources programs as necessary to perform job duties.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with others. Work habits must include regular attendance, punctuality, teamwork, initiative, willingness to learn and dependability.
- Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence and joy.
Minimum Education
- Must be a graduate of a recognized four (4) year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration or another related field.
Minimum Experience
- Must have a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Qualifications