Payroll Specialist (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  Empire Merchants North

  Coxsackie, New York

Job Description

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 700 dedicated associates and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

We are seeking a high energy, motivated Payroll Specialist in our Coxsackie, NY location.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Financial Services, this position is responsible all aspects of payroll processes, including but not limited to issuing manual checks, balancing batches, adding Payroll Department Numbers, handling garnishments and child support orders, etc.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Managing the preparation and processing of all payroll functions including automated and manual payroll functions
• Ensures the accuracy of all payroll deductions
• Ensures the accuracy and timely filing of all periodic and annual reports and tax returns
• Ensures adequate internal controls are implemented and maintained in the payroll system and payroll processing procedures
• Maintains necessary payroll-related accounts to provide full disclosure of payroll and benefit deduction information
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of interface of payroll information.
• Keeps abreast of, communicates changes to, and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and district laws, policies, and regulations, including all tax laws and retirement system changes
• Prepares or reviews all payroll statements and reports
• Responds to and resolves complex payroll-related questions, problems, audit issues, and exceptions
• Participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings pertaining to payroll
• Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies
• Development of payroll procedures by recommending improvements or changes for greater efficiency
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operation by keeping information confidential
• Maintain organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Promotes healthy work environment by coordinating and cooperating with federal, state and local agencies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Skills & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum five years related work experience.

SKILLS:

Computer proficiency required

Verbal communications required

Organizational skills required

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, systems and internal control standards
•  Strong time management and interpersonal skills
•  Strong customer service skills
•  Ability to plan and organize work with changing priorities
•  Ability to work within difficult and inflexible deadlines
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people
•  Ability to participate as part of a team
•  Ability to analyze and resolve problems

How To Apply

http://www.hirebridge.com/v3/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?cid=7535&jid=306382

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