The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the administration of Wright-Patt Credit Union and related companies’ payrolls, including payroll and benefits general ledger (GL) account reconciliations.

1) Manage the processing of biweekly payrolls through ADP’s web-based system to include processing of payments to various vendors for tax withholding, unemployment taxes, various forms of insurance, child support, garnishments and maintain records of partner-employee flex leave balances. Ensures proper policies, procedures, risk mitigation activities, and operating controls are followed. Reports gaps in policies, procedures, and operating controls to leadership to ensure member impact and risk is mitigated. (35%)

2) Maintains internal accounting standards for performing bi-weekly processing and GL account reconciliations. (10%)

3) Makes payroll corrections to resolve timecard issues, adjustments related to STD/FMLA and workers compensation, and others as needed. (10%)

4) Reviews timesheets in time management system for completeness and accuracy. (5%)

5) Prepares monthly payroll journal entry and related accrual for upload to the GL. (5%)

6) Creates management reports to support recommendations for policy and payroll procedures including internal and external ad hoc reports. (5%)

7) Answers employee questions and maintains strict confidentiality of all payroll information. (5%)

8) Maintains compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations and Fair Labor Standard Act legislation to avoid risk to the Credit Union (5%)

9) Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. (5%)

10) Assists in preparation of payroll invoices for processing by Accounts Payable. (5%)

11) Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional societies. (5%)

12) Other duties as assigned, including serving as back-up for other accounting team members when necessary. (5%)

Required Skills

1) Associate degree in Accounting or related field is required. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

2) Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or equivalent, required to be obtained within one year of hire. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

3) 2 to 4 years’ experience processing payroll is preferred and 1 year handling GL account reconciliations.

4) Demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts, GL systems, and accounting procedures, including processing of invoices and account reconciliations.

5) Demonstrated knowledge of software applications, including ERP systems such as Fiserv Prologue or similar, and web-based payroll software (ADP strongly preferred).

6) Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and research skills; ability to handle multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.

7) Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels throughout the organization.

8) Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

9) Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.

10) Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.

Required Experience