Payroll Coordinator

Large wholesale organization seeks Payroll Coordinator Summary of the Job : The Payroll Coordinator prepares and compiles payroll data for submission to the Shared Services Payroll Department for Corporate employees to receive payment. Key Qualifications and Requirements : -Minimum of two years of experience with processing payroll with multi-state employees-Understand the flow of payroll processes (from recording hours through mailing the check)-Working knowledge of payroll deductions and taxes-Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)-Strong analytical and interpersonal skills-Basic knowledge of accounting and finance principles-Knowledge and experience with SAP Financials a plus-Proficiency in PC skills, particularly Word and Excel -Ability to organize and prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines-Team player, energetic, self-starter, motivator-Critical nature of this job may require extended hours Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities : -Weekly review of UKG information for verification and adjustment of hours worked-Process manual salary adjustments, such as vacation, PTO, etc.-Maintain and run various bonus and salary programs-Calculate sales commissions-Process payment in kind transactions on an ad hoc basis-Transmit payroll out to SSD in an accurate and timely manner-Audit weekly payroll to ensure that employees are paid accurately-Process high volume of payroll checks while multi-tasking-Research discrepancies in pay and / or benefit time-Able to explain gross pay to net pay to employees as needed-High volume of inquires must be answered daily-Run various ad hoc reports-Communicate within the department as well as outside the department-Complete special projects as assigned