Payroll Specialist

Danfoss USA
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/2/2023 CLOSED ON 8/25/2023

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Payroll Specialist
Requisition ID: 34242
Job Location(s):

Ames, IA, US

Job Description

Payroll Specialist is responsible for making sure employees are paid accurately and timely. They manage payroll functions, including adjustments, research on payment history, special payment runs. Payroll Specialist is responsible for reviewing and reconciliation of payroll accounts.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following

  • Running and analyzing Time and Attendance Reports, verifying timesheets, Payroll Reports, Deduction Reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Conduct final payroll inspection for any identified mismatch or errors prior to payroll run
  • Generate payroll reports including payroll registers, tax reports, statistical summary, and other ad hoc reports as needed. Analyze and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
  • Perform special payroll related calculation such as but not limited to retroactive payments, time off accruals, overpayment, short-term or long term incentives
  • Processing Payroll using UKG, processing instant checks as needed. Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately on a weekly and biweekly basis
  • Research payroll, garnishments, tax inquiries for our employees, managers, and business partners
  • Monitor changes in payroll week over week and identify variances
  • Month end close activities to include reconciliation of payroll accounts, journal entries, and posting
  • Maintain compliance within payroll to ensure audit integrity
Background & Skills

Required Qualifications

1 years of high volume payroll processing experience
2-year degree in related field
Proficient understanding of basic accounting principles including payroll, payroll taxes, and general ledger reconciliation
Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
1 years of experience using payroll systems such as UGK, ADP, Ceridian, Oracle or Workday.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience using Dimensions with UKG
Experience managing payroll for large organizations
Familiarity with payroll regulations and compliance requirements


Job Criteria

Able to read, create, analyze spreadsheets
Knowledgeable of Ultimate Software now knows as UKG
Able to generate ad hoc reports using Business Intelligence
Provide excellent customer service to our employees and business partners

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

  • Bonus system
  • Paid vacation
  • Flexible working hours
  • Personal insurance
  • Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
  • State of the art virtual work environment
  • Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

 

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