Payroll Accountant

Job Description

Payroll Accountant

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you're innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the position:

We're looking for a Payroll Accountant to assist in the timely and accurate payroll processing on a weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly basis and support in accounting/financial functions, governed by generally accepted accounting principles. The Payroll Accountant will engage in activities and projects at the multi-departmental level, as this position will work closely with Human Resources and other departments. Your job responsibilities will include:

• Maintain the data in HR, time and attendance, and payroll systems, within a paperless environment.
• Maintain and update employee records, including tax withholdings and wage garnishments.
• Review and balance Time and Attendance punch detail.
• Process, audit, and review payroll information prior to acceptance.
• Develop and run necessary queries for reporting purposes.
• Assist in preparing journal entries, financial reports, and/or conducting/analyzing audits or reconciliations.
• Report wage data for employment verification, disability, and workers' compensation.
• Maintain records of financial documents and other required information with appropriate supporting material.
• File all necessary reports and documents in compliance with Company record retention policies.
• Work with manager and Controller to maintain, monitor, and improve internal controls to provide proper accounting, reporting, and control of all financial activities within the payroll environment.
• Assist in completion of the month-end results close process:
• Prepare standard and non-standard journal entries,
• Analyze, research, and review unusual entries or balances,
• Assist in the preparation or review of standard month-end reports, and distribute within deadlines

• Under manager's direction, develop, or improve, and maintain standard work processes for the payroll department.

About the schedule:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after training is complete.

About you:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Experience in Payroll Accounting is strongly preferred, ideally for two hundred or more employees.
• Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat experience is required
• Good analytical ability to modify existing procedures or techniques is required
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential data and maintain professionalism.

It would be great if you had:

• Kronos, ADP, and SAP business systems experience
• FPC and CPP certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills, showing responsiveness and tact when exchanging information inside, and/or outside the company
• High level of energy to move the business forward and to see projects through to completion
• Adaptability to execute plans and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to engage in business discussions with peers and management, as well as vendors

About the total compensation package:

Salary- Expected to be between $52,100 and $66,000 per year, depending on the selected candidate's background.

Benefits- We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• 10Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Aid Program