Payroll Specialist

Ion Bank - Leawood, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Leawood, KS

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is responsible for auditing and processing weekly payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of employee wages, taxes, and deductions. This role involves managing multiple tasks while adhering to scheduled deadlines, preparing vendor payments, and reconciling general ledger accounts. The Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance with company schedules.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process weekly payroll.
• Calculate employee earnings, commissions, and bonuses using payroll software.
• Handle employee deductions and taxes accurately.
• Ensure regular and supplemental payrolls are executed per company schedules.
• Post, verify, and file employee status changes including new hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Determine payroll liabilities by calculating amounts due for federal, state, and city taxes, garnishments, and 401k withholdings.
• Complete required vendor payment disbursements per predetermined schedules.
• Process the upkeep of employee garnishments.
• Run audits during the pay process to ensure quality of payroll output.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Understanding of basic accounting and reconciliation procedures.
• Associate's degree in business or accounting, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a high volume environment.
• Computer skills and previous office experience.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug insurance