Job Statement:This position ensures the integrity, timely, accurate, and thorough processing of payroll for all employees. Responsible for State and Federal tax filings, State Retirement reporting, deferred compensation plans reporting, all year end and W-2 reporting, and other reporting as required of the payroll process. In addition, the Payroll Administrator will provide support for other areas/functions in the Financial Services department.

　　Essential Duties (Payroll):

　　Validate timesheet data for all employees, releases, or approves time in the ERP system as required for payroll processing. Work closely with Human Resources to make certain employee changes such as compensation, benefits, etc. are entered timely for payroll processing. Troubleshoot time issues with department leaders.Prepare bi-weekly payroll. Review and perform preliminary validation of bi-weekly payroll to assure payroll is correct before final processing.Maintain employee records for direct deposit, verify/coordinate valid routing and account numbers. Investigate employee direct deposit ACH returns.Reconcile retirement system report to payroll; make adjusting entries; process retirement report; verify changes to earning to be reported and make necessary adjustment.Prepare and submit quarterly state and federal reporting, unemployment, and payroll reports in a timely manner. Resolve all payroll issues with current employees. Coordinate with Human Resources payroll issues for terminated employees, such as final checks and completion of unemployment information.Balance annual payroll and prepare W-2s for all employees. Complete all year end reporting for state, federal and FICA taxes.Assist other departments with payroll report requirements, such as absence reports, overtime reports, etc. to departments monthly; other ad-hoc reports as requested.Upload and manage spreadsheets for payroll loads such as gift cards, adjustments, PRDB (Pre-Retirement Death Benefit), etc.Analytically review problems to determine resolution in the payroll process. Works closely with Accountants, MIS, and Human Resources to resolve problems, outstanding items, issues, and improvement initiatives for the payroll process.Maintain records of process changes and operational procedure manual. Apply all policies and procedures consistently during payroll processing. May be subject to system validations and/or testing when systems changes require it.Prepare and present reports for internal and external audits.Respond to general payroll related inquires; meet all required standards of confidentiality.Other duties as assigned.