Overview
This role is part of the Shared Service Center organization at the Westminster, MD location and supports payroll operations for select business units within the organization’s related entities.
The position uses the HR/Payroll system UKG to perform payroll processing tasks in accordance with standard procedures.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll for select business units, including backup payroll processing
- Review HR-generated workflows for payroll impact
- Input and verify payroll data, including garnishments
- Review employee tax data for jurisdiction accuracy
- Review timekeeping system data where applicable
- Verify expected payroll calculation results
- Prepare funding requests and update required spreadsheets
- Apply company policy and federal/state payroll-related regulations
- Respond to employee and HR questions regarding payroll and payroll tax information
- Run and/or prepare payroll reports as needed
- Provide payroll data for audit upon request
- Perform payroll accounting analysis as needed
- Assist with payroll implementation tasks as assigned
- Make decisions regarding the accuracy of work
- Organize workload by assigning input priorities to incoming data
- Exercise discretion and confidentiality
- Perform additional tasks as assigned within the scope of the role
Requirements
- Field of studies/vocational training or degree; training required additionally
- 2 to 4 years of experience in Accounting, General Ledger, and Payroll
- Prior bookkeeping and payroll tax analysis experience is desired
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong logical thinking and analytical skills to analyze problems and data
- Proficiency with PC tools, including Excel & Word
- Prior UKG (formerly Ultipro & Kronos) experience is a plus
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience
- Prior UKG (formerly Ultipro & Kronos) experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD 50,000 - 60,000 (yearly)
- Additional compensation may be awarded annually contingent upon the organization’s results, and at the sole discretion of the company
Location
- Westminster, MD, United States (Westminster, 400 Hahn Road)
- Remote
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.