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The Payroll Associate I collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Prepares and processes payroll and associated information. Being a Payroll Associate I performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle. Updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. In addition, Payroll Associate I responds to pay-related inquiries from staff. Researches and resolves errors or omissions. May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies. Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies, and mainta... view job details

The Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior reviews the computation of pay and ensures the company payroll policies are in accordance with the government regulations. Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, and distribution of payroll via the payroll system. Being a Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior may coordinate payroll with outside service provider. Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks. In addition, Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a Payroll Manager. Being a Payroll Accounting Administra... view job details

Alternate job titles: Payroll Accounting Adminstrator Senior

Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution and reconciliation of payroll and the administration of the payroll system. Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll; understands and follows applicable provisions. Prepares required tax filings and other reporting. May coordinate payroll processing with an outside service provider. Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting. Ensures payroll issues are ... view job details

Alternate job titles: Accounting Clerk - Payroll - Senior | Payroll Associate II | Payroll Processing Senior Clerk | Senior Payroll Clerk

Prepares and processes payroll and associated information. Collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle. Responds to pay-related inquiries from staff. Researches and resolves errors or omissions. May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies. Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies, and maintains confidentiality. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typicall... view job details

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Few people get excited about payroll processing. But everybody loves getting paid. We work in payroll. That means we work through a lot of stuff many consider boring. It also means we make possible the very best part of everyone's week. (High five!) Employees can tolerate a lot of things but you mess with the paycheck and stuff happens. It's got to be accurate and on-time. Always. Making that happen is easier said than done. It requires an understanding of the tax code, employment law, software and we're really just getting started. In Payroll Country, we believe it's best to have relationship... view company details

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The Maplewood Experience: Based in Westport, CT, Maplewood Senior Living is well regarded for its unique and inspired senior living communities. Maplewood’s brand embodies a passion that goes beyond the expected and instead, creates communities of dedicated caregivers and exceptionally well-served residents. Its communities’ unparalleled physical surroundings, along with the very best in services and amenities, far exceed our resident's expectations. We currently own and operate 14 communities, across 3 states, from independent to assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing/rehabilitati... view company details

Atria Senior Living provides senior living communities, assisted living and senior care services. view company details

Meridian Senior Living provides memory care and home nursing services for senior citizens. view company details

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They call them the salt of the Earth; the people who spend their lives learning a specific labor, directly benefitting the public with effective service. There are all kinds of skilled laborers, many of whom choose to work at The Jim Beam Company – makers of the best-selling bourbon in the world. Meet Kevin Boone, Process Control Sr. Maintenance Supervisor at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. He works in one of the three principal Beam factories in the state, just twenty minutes outside Louisville. The history of the Beam brand dates back to 1795, when the first generation of the ... view article details

Q: At work, two departments have two separate requirements. One requires a four-year bachelor's degree with a lower starting salary than the other, which requires only a two-year associate's degree. Is this appropriate?A: I know of no legal precedent requiring employers to pay someone with a bachelor's degree more than someone with an associate's degree. If your company has a compensation strategy that pays its employees based on competence and skill sets, it is possible that someone with an associate's degree would get paid more than an employee with a bachelor's degree.I can't say whether it... view article details

Compensation SurveysPaying people fairly is good for business. Underpay, and employees will eventually look for a better offer. Overpay, and the payroll budget and profitability will suffer. That's why companies use market data to research the value of their jobs. But what is 'market data' anyway?To determine the prevailing rate for a job, companies can 'benchmark' jobs against compensation surveys that are detailed and specific to the companies' industries and regions. A good compensation survey uses standard, proven methods of data gathering and statistical analysis to determine how much com... view article details

The U.S. Supreme Court decided in a 5-4 ruling that mandatory public-sector union dues are unconstitutional. Employees must now opt-in to having union fees deducted from their wages. In Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, Illinois State employee Mark Janus claimed that union fees are unconstitutional under the First Amendment’s rights to free speech and association. The decision effectively overturns a previous ruling in Abood v. Detroit Board of Education (1977) in which the Court unanimously affirmed that union fees for the costs of “collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adj... view article details

Q:  I am working on my associate degree with a double major in purchasing/business management. I have been a co-op student with the same company in the procurement department for a year and a half, and have just finished my co-op requirement. I really enjoy working in this field. I have a background in accounts payable, personnel, and office administration.The company doesn't have a position available for another buyer, only the co-op position. I keep hoping they will create one just for me, but that is unlikely. My purchasing manager is allowing me to stay as long as he is allowed to keep me.... view article details

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This is a special episode featuring a roundtable discussion that includes the following Senior Consultants from Salary.com: Greg Wolf the Managing Principal of Salary.com's Consulting Practice, Rebecca Gorman a Principal of Compensation Consulting, Courtney LeCompte a VP of Compensation Consulting, Garry Straker a VP of Compensation Consulting, Eric McMillan a VP of Compensation Consulting, and Mara Marino a Senior Compensation Consultant. In this episode, Salary.com's Senior Consultants join David and Dwight for a roundtable discussion where each shares their predictions for 2024. October ... view blog & white papers details

Payroll is one of the most important aspects of running a business. It's essential to get it right, as mistakes can be costly and time-consuming to fix. That's why it's important to choose the right payroll management software. The right payroll management software can help you save time and money and ensure that your payroll is always accurate. Thousands of companies, big and small, have taken the plunge and invested in payroll management software. Instead of handling payroll manually, payroll management software automates and streamlines the process. In this article, we'll walk you through ... view blog & white papers details

With remote work on the rise, companies aim to hire top talent no matter where they are. But how does location affect salaries for senior positions? Should you budget the same for entry-level and executive roles? This article examines how location influences pay across different levels of experience. You may be surprised to find that discounts often decrease for seasoned professionals. What Is Geographical Discounting? Geographical discounting adjusts salary offers for remote jobs depending on their locations. The company adjusts pay according to the location's living expenses. Some companies ... view blog & white papers details

A company's first executive hire sets the tone and agenda, attracting significant attention and expectations. How a startup's initial executive differs from an established firm's first C-suite hire reveals their contrasting priorities. While emerging players need operations gurus to build a foundation, legacy brands seek visionaries to spur innovation. Examining the contrasting choices in premier executive hires reveals how companies match roles with their growth stages and organizational culture. This analysis will showcase that a firm's first executive hire speaks volumes about its core valu... view blog & white papers details

Employers are raising salaries and wages at a faster pace, but these increases continue to trail inflation, new reports show. The average weekly wage in March was up 5.6 percent from a year earlier, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on April 1. But consumer prices rose 7.9 percent year-over-year in February—the largest 12-month increase in more than 40 years—the BLS said in March. A new survey of employers by compensation data and analytics firm Salary.com shows that most U.S. organizations (73 percent) are targeting a payroll budget increase of 4 percent or more this year, and a ... view blog & white papers details