Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant Sedona Staffing•3.8 Davenport, IA Job Details $23•$26 an hour 6 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Research High school diploma or GED Payroll processing

Full Job Description Payroll Assistant Shift:

1st

Shift, Monday-Friday Job Location:

Davenport, IA Compensation:

$23•26/hr depending on experience Sedona Staffing is recruiting a Payroll Assistant for a local company. The Payroll Administrator will accurately process weekly office and union payrolls while ensuring payroll and tax data are correctly administered and reported.

Responsibilities:

Independently process and review weekly payrolls and assist with union payrolls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance Maintain and audit payroll data by collecting, validating, calculating, and entering employee hours, rates, fringe benefits, and deductions in accordance with union agreements and project requirements Administer payroll record updates, including exemptions, union deductions, job classifications, prevailing wage rates, benefit elections, and inter-union or job transfers Prepare, analyze, and reconcile detailed payroll reports, including earnings, taxes, deductions, fringe benefits, benefit contributions, leave balances, disability, and non-taxable wages Calculate and verify payroll tax liabilities, including federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and benefit-related deductions Research, interpret, and apply current federal, state, and local labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, union contracts, and project-specific certified payroll requirements Investigate and resolve complex payroll and benefit discrepancies related to hours worked, wage rates, fringe allocations, tax withholdings, and benefit contributions Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, project managers, and internal departments, providing clear and accurate guidance Support payroll compliance audits by preparing documentation and responding to government, union, or third-party requests Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information while ensuring proper record retention and documentation Evaluate payroll processes and internal controls, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing policy, or system changes Collaborate with the payroll, HR, and benefits teams and contribute to special projects, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required. Additional training in payroll is desired Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Previous experience and proficiency with payroll is required. Experience with union and certified payroll is desired. Candidates must possess a strong attention to detail, tact and consideration, be organized, have a strong focus on accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and reference check. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and reference check.

Sedona Staffing Benefits:

As a Sedona Staffing employee, you are eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance Vision and Dental Insurance Short-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance 401K Plan If you have any additional questions, please give us a call at [309] 743-7000. Sedona Staffing's mission: Our commitment is to create a quality environment where people can become more autonomous, self-reliant, and more competent. In this environment, they can specialize, hone their skills, and discover their distinctiveness. Sedona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedona uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Work Location:

In person