- Job Structure Hybrid
- Job Location Knoxville, TN
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for generating and processing payroll and performing of its underlying functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support the processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities.
- Oversee various projects and ongoing tasks, providing updates and reports to the Manager
- Stay informed about changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
- Address employee payroll tax inquiries and collaborate with the Payroll Tax team for issue resolution.
- Work with accountants to resolve general ledger matters related to payroll.
- Perform reconciliations for payroll-related accounts in the general ledger.
- Configure and update pay and deduction codes within the payroll system.
- Act as the main contact between division management and the payroll department.
- Prepare quarterly workers’ compensation returns and annual audit reports.
- Submit monthly reports to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Handle year-end payroll tasks, including wage adjustments, balancing, and W-2/1099 preparation.
- Undertake special assignments and other duties as directed by the Payroll Manager.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
- Three to five years of previous multi state payroll experience, preferably in a 1000+ employee setting REQUIRED
- Previous payroll tax experience preferred
- System implementation/upgrades a plus
- Excellent computer skills (spreadsheet applications and HR/PR systems, i.e. Lawson, Kronos Time Keeping System and Excel)
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent quantitative, organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to multitask on projects as assigned
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude
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