Payroll Assistant

NaphCare has an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL

The Payroll Assistant will compile and record employee time and payroll data for our various locations. This position will be responsible for reviewing time sheets, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Processes paperwork for new employees and enters employee information not the payroll system.
• Computes wages and deductions and enters data into payroll system.
• Issues and records adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
• Audits new hire paperwork to ensure accuracy.
• Scans and files payroll documents.
• Act as a back-up for the Payroll Manager.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Performs other related functions and duties as required.

Requirements (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

• Associate degree or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of previous experience processing payroll, preferably with ADP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products including; Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.
• Written communications - the individuals edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time effectively and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

• Long periods of sitting at a desk performing light physical work, including working at a computer terminal.
• Light physical work involving lifting and carrying.
• Talking and listening to communicate ideas or requirements to individual staff members.
• Visual acuity to listen attentively and accurately.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to complete general responsibilities to meet the needs of the unit or corporation.
• Ability to travel when necessary to meet the needs of the unit and the corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.