PAYROLL SPECIALIST

G.A. West & Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Creola, AL. This is a full time, long-term career opportunity with benefits. The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday. We are a fast-growing company looking for teammates to join our team who want to be challenged and grow with the organization. More details below:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing weekly payroll for 2,200+ employees and getting all required data to 3^rd party payroll provider
• Manage & work closely with the 3^rd party payroll provider to ensure weekly payroll is processed accurately and timely
• Gather information on hours worked for each employee
• Check timesheets for accuracy
• Calculate the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with assistance of payroll system & timeclocks
• Ensure that employees are paid and appropriate deductions are withheld when processing payroll
• Process wage garnishments
• Prepare and execute pay orders through an electronic system
• Process taxes and payment of employee benefits
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all payroll related processes & procedures while constantly looking to create efficiencies through leveraging technology and systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of payroll experience at minimum
• Must have demonstratable experience with standard timekeeping and payroll software
• Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and common fiscal procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision

G.A. West & Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been, and will continue to be, G.A. West policy not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, disability, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law for all personal actions and all phases of recruitment and/or employment.