Payroll Clerk

Our Melrose, MN office is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to add to our Accounting Team as a full-time Payroll Clerk. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and supporting various payroll and human resource functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, deductions, and benefits.
• Process payroll tax payments and assist with year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
• Regular auditing of time clock transactions.
• Administers corporate credit card program.
• Assists with audits of insurance, employee benefits, and vendors.
• Assists with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assists with recruitment processes.
• Maintains and updates employee records, both digital and physical.
• Performs office tasks including electronic filing and data entry.
• Checks for accuracy in reports, figures, and postings.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state employment laws.
• Performs various administrative tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
• Previous experience in payroll processing is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, specifically MS Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members across departments.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive employee information.

Schedule:

On-site; Full-time; Monday -

Friday Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, Paid Time off (start with 3 weeks).

Wage:

Minimum of $19/hour; Individual compensation to be determined based on applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity. Welcome to Leedstone! We are a unique and growing business, headquartered in Melrose, MN. With branches in Glencoe, MN; Plainview, MN; Sparta, WI; and Menomonie, WI, we are in the heart of the dairy industry and strive to help keep families on the farm. We have more than 30,000 different products in inventory to serve the needs of the dairy and beef industries; providing animal health products (including pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medication); dairy and sanitation supplies; and installation and service of milking equipment, including automated systems. We are a trusted dealer for GEA, Lely, Mueller Refrigeration, AIC Waikato, and BECO milking equipment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person