Job Description

Our client in Buffalo Grove is seeking an experience Payroll Associate to join the team. You will be responsible for multi-state payroll processing utilizing UKG/Ultimate payroll system provider. This role will require you to work in the office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Maintain associate/payroll records including entry of new hires and terminations into the payroll system.
• Processes all special and recurring payments, deductions, time-entry, and other periodic edits to the payroll system.
• Checks and audits electronic timekeeping records
• Assists with resolution of manager/associate questions and problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Carefully reviews system-generated audit reports to ensure explanation for all special payments and compensation changes. Works with Benefits Administrator to review all benefit deduction changes prior to transmitting of payrolls, as needed.
• Submits inquiries from federal, state and local tax jurisdictions to outsourced tax administration service. Tracks vendor's resolution of outstanding items. Maintains records of inquiries by jurisdiction and seeks to avoid penalties and abatement where appropriate. Notifies manager of need for application to new state/local taxing jurisdictions.
• Processes all garnishments/levies ensuring timely start/stop and appropriate notification to affected associates.
• Troubleshoots issues with outsourced employment verification and unemployment claims administration services. Responds to informational requests for payroll data as required.
• Performs regular auditing of associate payroll information to insure proper setup and coding for taxes, deductions, etc.
• Works with internal and external payroll auditors.
• Processes third-party sick pay and other W-2 entries and calculates and creates W-2cs as needed

Education/Qualifications/Certifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll processing including handling complex federal, state, local and local tax withholdings.
• Experienced user of payroll software for payroll processing

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