Payroll Coordinator

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the weekly processing and accuracy of two bi-weekly payrolls on alternating weeks, including garnishments, benefits, timecard review, and taxes consistent with Federal and California wage and hour laws. Processes manual off cycle checks.
• Assists with improving operations, including the decrease of payroll processing time, streamlining work processes and works cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Processes monthly fringe benefits and benefit reconciliations.
• Train managers and staff on timecard processing.
• Ensures accuracy of payroll records by maintaining database with updates in status changes, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and time off accruals.
• Submits bi-weekly 403(b) contributions and reconciles health insurance deductions to monthly statements. Creates and runs monthly reports.
• Maintains all payroll records according to federal and state laws and requirements, as well as DNWest’s organizational policies and procedures.
• Keeps up with ongoing legislative changes which affect payroll. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience with complex payroll administration
• Extensive knowledge of California and Nevada federal wage and hour laws, payroll and tax laws and regulations, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code pertaining to payroll issues.
• Able to communicate and present information to employees and management in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally. Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to understand how employment, benefits, and time off requirements and policies effect accurate time reporting and to communicate such when troubleshooting issues with employees and managers.
• Proactive team player who supportive of upholding the core values of the organization which include passion, excellence, DEI, and relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to plan work and prioritize effectively being self-directed and self-managed in meeting tasks, duties, deadlines, and responsibilities.
• Able to work flexible schedules as needed.
• Strong “customer service” approach to all aspects of the job. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or in related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years payroll processing experience.
• American Payroll Association Certification (APA) - Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)/ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and experience with healthcare payroll preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with computerized payroll processing and report writing systems.
• UKG payroll software experience preferred.