Payroll Specialist / Senior Payroll Specialist - Springfield, OH

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE: Payroll Specialist / Senior Payroll Specialist

REPORTS TO: Controller

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process weekly / bi-weekly payrolls

• Provide administrative support for timekeeping systems

• Verify timecard reports for compliance, accuracy and completeness

• Contribute to daily time & attendance reviews at Konecranes service branches

• Ensure accurate data transfers to payroll system;

• Prepare certified payrolls for prevailing wage jobs

• Manage payroll deductions including garnishments, union dues, etc

• Prepare remittances where applicable

• Enter authorized employee changes accurately and in a timely manner

• Prepare manual pay checks as needed

• Research and comprehend payroll related legislation, including tax law to ensure government and reporting compliance

• Liaise with Human Resources, employees, supervisors, government agencies, internal and external auditors

• Assist with the preparation of payroll related month/year end reconciliations; journal entries and reporting

• Ensure all payroll transactions are coded correctly

• Assist with the year-end process and reporting, including but not limited to, the annual payroll reconciliation for all legal companies, preparation of year-end statements, reconciliation of W-2’s, along with the preparation all related Worker’s  Compensation annual assessment reports and reconciliations

• Become expert in systems used; ADP EV6, ADP etime, Oracle Siebel CRM

• Assist in departmental audits

• Maintain employee files

• Participate in the continuous improvement of the payroll process

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Senior Payroll Specialist Qualifications

• EDUCATION:  Minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.  Bachelors degree is preferred

• EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years of payroll experience required

• CERTIFICATION: CPP certification preferred

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have well-developed data entry skills including speed, accuracy, and experience with Microsoft Office products

• Senior level candidate should take leadership initiative and have experience providing guidance to newer team members

• Senior level candidate should have advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Must have professional communications, good interpersonal and prioritizing abilities

• Must be dependable, willing to work additional hours, as required and be team oriented

• Candidate should thrive in an active, supportive team environment with a focus on process improvement

• Springfield, OH 45502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Payroll: 6 years (Required)

• System administration: 3 year (Required)

Payroll Specialist Qualifications

• EDUCATION:  Minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred

• EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years of payroll experience required

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have well-developed data entry skills including speed, accuracy, and experience with Microsoft Office products

• Must have professional communications, good interpersonal and prioritizing abilities

• Must be dependable, willing to work additional hours, as required and be team oriented

• Candidate should thrive in an active, supportive team environment with a focus on process improvement

• Springfield, OH 45502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Payroll: 2 years (Required)

• System administration: 1 year (Required)

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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.