Muscatine Power and Water ยท 1 week ago
Payroll Specialist I-II
Muscatine,IA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20.60/hr - $27.60/hr
1+ years expMuscatine Power and Water is seeking a Payroll Specialist I-II to primarily maintain the payroll system and ensure accurate processing of payroll for all employees. The role involves troubleshooting system issues, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and collaborating with HR and IT for year-end payroll activities.
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Responsibilities
Administer the MPW payroll system, including the following:
Maintain and troubleshoot the payroll system, ensuring it operates efficiently and accurately, including collaborating with IT and external payroll software partners to resolve system issues and implement updates
Process end-to-end biweekly payroll for all employees, including:
Calculating wages, deductions, and benefits
Validating timesheets for hours by category and obtaining approvals
Working with time-entry personnel to resolve issues
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including filing payroll tax returns and ensure timely payment of payroll taxes
Post adjusting journal entries and payments related to payroll in the accounting system
Process payments to life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, LTD and other benefit vendors
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding tax reports for payment and reporting
Prepare monthly benefit journal entries (health, dental, vacation, and other payroll accruals)
Prepare and distribute payroll and other reports to management as needed
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any discrepancies
Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and reconciliations, including assisting with audits and providing necessary documentation as required
Process employee additions, promotions, terminations in collaboration with HR
Coordinate year-end payroll close activities with Human Resources and IT to include W-2 preparation and submission
Prepare board level AP reporting for review and approval
Act as a backup for Accounting Specialist I/II, processing accounts payable invoices and employee expenses
Other duties as assigned
Assist with preparation and updating of reports as needed
Review, or assist review of, all travel expense processes
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, with ability to build productive professional relationships and promote a team atmosphere
Proficiency with use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel at an intermediate level; proficiency with a computerized accounting and/or payroll system desired
Good judgment and critical thinking skills
Problem identification, analysis, and solving
Ability to work as part of a team, either as team leader or a member of a team
Ability to drive results and ensure work is accomplished properly, safely, and in a timely manner
Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adjust work priorities as needed to meet department/organizational objectives
Ability to use discretion in maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information
Ability to operate office equipment, including 10-key, fax machine and copier
Must be able to attend work on a regular basis and work overtime as requested
Must maintain a method of communication to be contacted by MPW outside normal work hours
Preferred
Associate's Degree in accounting, finance or business administration preferred for a level II
Payroll and/or Employment Law certifications preferred for a Level II
Payroll Specialist I is an entry-level position with a minimum 1 year of payroll or accounts payable and receivable experience preferred
Minimum 3 year of payroll experience and knowledge of Iowa and Illinois payroll laws preferred for level II
Knowledge of GAAP regulations required for level II position only
Benefits
Life insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
LTD
Company
Muscatine Power and Water
Muscatine Power & Water (MP&W) is a not-for-profit utility serving approximately 13,000 customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase