The Payroll Associate I is responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing federal, state, and local tax payments. Prepares the monthly payroll information by entering payroll data to payroll system. Being a Payroll Associate I may maintain records on vacation, sick leave, etc. Typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Answers questions and requirements about payroll information. In addition, Payroll Associate I typically reports to a Supervisor or a Manager. Being a Payroll Associate I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Payroll Associate Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Payroll Associate to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of a Payroll Consultant and perform payroll functions for a portfolio of clients;
- Complete monthly and weekly payroll processing (for smaller payrolls) timeously;
- Check third party payment / deductions;
- Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms;
- Ensure that administrative duties i.e. filing/record keeping is up to date and;
- Request payment to be made into our account;
- Attend to all queries relating to payroll;
- Prepare month to month reconciliations for all payroll clients;
- Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance;
- Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner – verbally and in written form;
- Share and collaborate effectively with others;
- Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area;
- Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements;
- General Administration and assistance with the Tax Compliance Department’;
- Prepare journal entries for clients.
Requirements:
- Payroll;
- Data Management;
- General Administration and assistance with the Tax Compliance Department’;
- Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements;
- Prepare journal entries for clients;
- At least 1 year of related working experience;
- Male/Female;
- Prepare month to month reconciliations for all payroll clients;
- Highly analytical and systematic;
- Request payment to be made into our account;
- Ensure that administrative duties i.e. filing/record keeping is up to date and;
- Relationship Management;
- Work under the supervision of a Payroll Consultant and perform payroll functions for a portfolio of clients;
- Preferably someone whose adept to MS Excel;
- Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.