Payroll Coordinator at Genesee and Wyoming Railroad in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

The person in this position processes payroll for multiple legal entities and is familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures. He or she works with corporate payroll processors to resolve issues and verify procedure compliance. This person partners with the field and HR to share information for accurate and timely payroll processing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform duties relating to garnishments, rate changes, deductions, profit sharing payments, and bonuses 


• Process payroll for various companies on multiple schedules, ensuring that maintenance and updates are entered 


• Run and analyze audit reports based on the payroll, prior to submitting for close 


• Keep abreast of payroll compliance and federal and multistate tax changes


• Receive and initiate telephone calls from/to employees, supervisors, and outside agencies; respond to routine questions and requests within a twenty-four-hour period


• Update payroll data in HRIS system, to include various items such as address changes, new hires, terminations, garnishments, pay-rate changes, direct deposits, etc.


• Generate and create reports from HRIS; assemble reports, compile data, and summarize records/reports manually or using Microsoft Word/Excel or HRIS system


• Address various internal audit and insurance-audit needs, as requested


• Update changes to federal, state, and local taxes based on residency and occupational locations


• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail


• Ability to meet short deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment


• Two years of relevant experience; five years preferred

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS: 

• Associate degree with three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred


• CPP certification preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

 

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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