What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Sonoco?
From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
While reporting to the Global Payroll Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining payroll related accounts. They are responsible for the reconciliation of accounts and account accuracy. The Payroll Specialist has to ensure benefits were withheld, remitted to accounts payable and funded.
What you’ll be doing:
- Performs and monitors fundamental accounting activities which include: the preparation and review of data for input in the general ledger, the review of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers transactions to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment, preparation and review of periodic governmental reports (i.e., Bureau of the Census)
- Handles maintenance to earnings and deduction codes
- Responsible for reconciling the data entered into Workday with Oracle.
- Posting the general ledger after each payroll, ensuring errors are corrected
- Performs detailed account analysis on a monthly / quarterly basis
- Balance/Reconciles benefits and ensuring they are funded timely and accurately
- Prepares journal entries for safety shoes, 401k and month end items
This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC and close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC) or has the possibility of being Hybrid.
We’d love to hear from you if:
- Obtained/actively seeking a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an accounting or finance emphasis or equivalent job experience
- 2 – 4 years of financial/ general ledger experience
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
- Reconciliation experience
- Month end closing experience
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
This is a progression position and could be a level I, II or III. Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate’s experience and education, and current business needs.
Compensation:
The annual base salary range for this role is from $60,675.00 to $72,810.00
An incentive bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This incentive bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits:
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
- Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
- Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
Salary : $60,675 - $72,810
