Top 80 Payroll specialist Jobs in Johnston, Ia

Payroll Specialist
WesleyLife —Johnston, IA
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
Quick Apply
Payroll Analyst, Quality Assurance
LCS —Des Moines, IA
- $66,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Operations Accounting Manager
LCS —Des Moines, IA
- $85,000 - $106,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
10d
Benefits Analyst
LCS —Des Moines, IA
- $50,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Oracle
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Senior Staff Accountant
WesleyLife —Johnston, IA
- Microsoft Word
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
Quick Apply
Senior Accountant
Midwest Professional Staffing —Clive, IA
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Accounting Manager
Midwest Professional Staffing —Des Moines, IA
- $38 - $45 an hour
- Contract
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
6d
Payroll Analyst
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA —Des Moines, IA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Human Resources Generalist
Palmer Group —Des Moines, IA
- $75,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Client Accounting Services Manager
Everforth —West Des Moines, IA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- GAAP
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
Quick Apply
4d
Staff Accountant
FBL Financial Group, Inc. —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
12d
HR Manager
The Marzetti Company —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
Payroll Specialist
PDM —Des Moines, IA
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Payroll Coordinator II - REMOTE
Ryder System —Des Moines, IA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Remote
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Payroll Support Coordinator
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
Quick Apply
10d
Payroll Coordinator
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
Quick Apply
Human Resources Director
Arbor Springs Operations LLC —West Des Moines, IA
- Skilled nursing facility
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Part-time Accounting Clerk
S&S Employment Partners —Des Moines, IA
- Up to $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- QuickBooks
5d
Part-Time Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Online)
EchoValley Country Club —Norwalk, IA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
5d
Clinic Registration Specialist (Financial Advocate) - West Des Moines
UnityPoint Health —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

I want to receive the latest job alert for payroll specialist in johnston, ia

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

payroll specialist jobs near johnston, ia

Accounting Manager jobs in Des Moines, IA

Staff Accountant jobs in West Des Moines, IA

Benefits Analyst jobs in Des Moines, IA

Payroll Specialist jobs in Des Moines, IA

Bookkeeper jobs in Norwalk, IA

Client Services Manager jobs in West Des Moines, IA

Accounting Clerk jobs in Des Moines, IA

Human Resources Generalist jobs in Des Moines, IA

Payroll Analyst jobs in Des Moines, IA

Accounting Manager jobs in San Diego, CA

Accounting Manager jobs in Morristown, NJ

Medical Office Manager jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Accounting jobs in Charleston, WV

Accounting Manager jobs in Manchester, NH

Forensic Accounting jobs in Ohio

Community Outreach Manager jobs in Chicago, IL

Accounting Manager jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Staff Accountant jobs in Castle Rock, CO

Airport Ground Staff jobs in San Francisco, CA

Senior Staff Accountant jobs in Augusta, GA

Payroll Specialist

WesleyLife -
Johnston, IA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Payroll tax
Spreadsheets
Employment law
HR legal compliance
HR compliance

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all team members. This position ensures payroll transactions, deductions, taxes, and related records are processed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, organizational policies, and established payroll procedures. The Payroll Specialist serves as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries and works collaboratively with Finance, People & Culture, and operational leaders to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

Processes biweekly payroll accurately and timely through the organization's payroll system (UKG).
Audits payroll data, timecards, earnings, deductions, and pay adjustments to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing.
Reviews team member time records for completeness and accuracy and follows up with leaders regarding missing approvals or discrepancies.
Processes payroll adjustments, corrections, retroactive pay increases, and other payroll-related transactions as needed.
Ensures payroll records are maintained in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Employee Record Maintenance

Maintains payroll-related employee records, including updates to addresses, tax withholding forms, direct deposit information, and other payroll-related demographic data.
Processes employee status changes impacting payroll, including transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations, in coordination with the People & Culture team.
Ensure payroll records are complete and up to date within the payroll system.

Garnishments, Taxes, and Deductions

Processes wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions in accordance with legal requirements.
Maintains payroll tax withholding records and ensures employee withholding elections are accurately reflected in payroll.
Provides general information regarding payroll deductions and withholding elections and directs team members to appropriate governmental resources or personal tax advisors for tax-specific guidance.

Benefits and Reconciliations

Reviews and audits benefit deductions for accuracy.
Partners with the Total Rewards Manager and People & Culture team to verify employee benefit enrollments are accurately reflected in payroll.
Reconciles benefit invoices and supporting enrollment data and submits approved invoices for payment processing.

Reporting and Compliance

Generates routine and ad hoc payroll reports for management, Finance, People & Culture, and regulatory reporting purposes.
Assists with preparation of reports and documentation required by governmental and regulatory agencies.
Supports payroll audits by providing requested documentation, reconciliations, and reports.

Systems Administration and Support

Utilizes UKG and other integrated systems to support payroll processing and reporting.
Assists with maintaining payroll-related system configurations, testing system updates, and validating payroll functionality.
Creates and runs payroll reports to support payroll reconciliation, data verification, and management reporting.

Customer Service and Collaboration

Responds to payroll-related questions from leaders and team members in a timely and professional manner.
Collaborates with Finance, People & Culture, and operational leaders to resolve payroll issues Fand ensure data accuracy.

Education & Experience

Minimum of 2–3 years of payroll, accounting, finance, or related experience, preferably within a multi-site organization.
Working knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, payroll taxes, garnishments, and wage-and-hour requirements.
Experience using payroll systems, preferably UKG or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

payroll specialist jobs in johnston, ia

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Analyst, Quality Assurance

Operations Accounting Manager

Benefits Analyst

Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Accountant

Accounting Manager

Payroll Analyst

Human Resources Generalist

Client Accounting Services Manager

Staff Accountant

HR Manager

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Coordinator II - REMOTE

Payroll Support Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator

Human Resources Director

Part-time Accounting Clerk

Part-Time Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Online)

Clinic Registration Specialist (Financial Advocate) - West Des Moines

I want to receive the latest job alert for payroll specialist in johnston, ia

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected