*Job Title*: Payroll Coordinator
*Department: *Accounting
*Division:* Northern Plains Railroad
*Reports to: *Controller
*Job Status: *Full Time
*Schedule:* Varies.
8:00am-4:30pm M-F
*Summary:*
ThePayroll Coordinator handles the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
Performs all activities necessary to process 1 or more payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as garnishments, preparing accounting transactions/documents, updatingand creating procedures, and preparing reports for management.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:*
* Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
* Processing certified payrolls when applicable.
* Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
* Prepares and maintainsaccurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
* Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
* Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
* Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
* 401K Census/Audit
* EBC Annual Non-Discrimination Report
* Responsible for all New Hire Data Entry, Terminations, Change Forms and Transferswithin HRMS/Payroll Systems.
* RRB service month tracking
* Benefit reconciliation
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*Competencies:*
To perform this job successfully at NPRC, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
* Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
* Confidentially & Professionalism
* Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
* Prepares and maintainsaccurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
* Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
* Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
* Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel for weekly payroll reporting and data analysis.
* Must have high attention to detail.
*Physical Demands**:*
NPRC may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:
* Occasionally lift 50 lbs.
* Sit for long periods of time.
* Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity and visual acuity.
*Education and **Experience:*
* Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related fieldpreferred.
* At least three to five years of related experiencepreferred.
*This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.
** There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
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_NPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.
00 - $26.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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