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Cobb EMC

Payroll Specialist

Cobb EMC, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064

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Overview Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a

Payroll Specialist

to process weekly timesheets, accurately produce bi-weekly payroll, comply with tax filing, reporting and payment obligations, maintain the employee annual leave balances and transactions, work with benefits to ensure proper payroll deductions and to ensure the overall custodianship of all corporate payroll records. In addition, perform expense administration functions to ensure employee expenses are processed timely and accurately.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Hybrid- 2 days remote and 3 days in the office)

Benefits:

Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!

Insurance is effective your first day of employment

Retirement Security Pension plan!

Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!

Annual Bonus Program!

Tuition and Certification reimbursement!

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To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com

Responsibilities What you will be doing:

Bi-Weekly Payroll Process

Ensure

accurate daily timecards to employee records; compare hours posted with timecards. Verify any discrepancies with supervisors.

Prepare

and

ensure

accuracy of payroll summary control totals.

Prepare timely

payments for payroll taxes and other wires/ACH payments as required.

Publish

pay statements electronically and print when necessary

Generate and transmit

formatted bank files such as direct deposit (ACH) and positive pay for live checks

Produce

and review interface files to be posted to General Ledger, Equipment, and Work Order systems.

Assist

employees/management with any related payroll questions or requests.

Payroll Deductions

Process

payroll deductions in accordance with corporate procedures.

Process

benefit deductions special situations and arrears

Process

leave plan (PTO) accruals, deductions and manual transactions

Maintain

accounts receivable records of employee allotment allowances.

Advise

specified employees of allowances subject to taxes and annual non-business usage rates.

Ensure

setup and processing for tax levies, child support, bankruptcy, and loan garnishments

Other Payroll Functions

Maintain

Cobb Cash spreadsheet/log; request checks and distribute, as required.

Work

with the ERP Team and vendors concerning payroll computer system problems, enhancements, and software implementation.

Keep

abreast of federal and state payroll tax rules, garnishment laws, and regulations.

Execute

special payroll runs for SERP payments, vacation buyback, and cash rewards

Create

and process manual payments when necessary (457B payouts, corrections, etc.)

Assist

with Payroll Tax Reports (Quarterly, Annual) and Employee W2’s.

Employee Expense Functions

Ensure

company credit card usage and compliance are accounted for properly and timely.

Review

and final approve all employee expense requests and expense reports.

Balance

and post employee expense transactions.

Research

and correct expense report inaccuracies and refer problems to manager.

Create

and maintain meeting activities and assign to employees.

Maintain

Expense Codes to ensure proper user access and GL Accounting on each expense code

Assist

users with expense report entry and questions regarding proper accounting for their expenses

Accounting Records

Ensure

that accounting functions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and practices, consistent with industry and regulatory standards.

Analyze

financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts.

Reconcile

subsidiary ledgers to general ledger accounts, as required.

Improve

business efficiency around processes and responsibilities.

Assist

in researching and correcting errors that cause posting jobs to fail.

Scan

and upload journal entry information for electronic storage on MHC Image Express system.

GEMC Credit Union

Serve

as primary service representative for Cobb EMC’s GEMC Federal Credit Union office, conducting account holder and borrower transactions

Maintain

files and complete all necessary paperwork for processing credit union related matters.

Maintain

open communication with central credit union office.

Maintain

confidentiality of all records and related information.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

High School

or equivalent.

Minimum

five years’ experience in payroll processing.

Thorough

knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, payroll records, and general accounting procedures.

Proficiency

with payroll processing software (e.g., ADP workforce now, Workday payroll, Ceridian Dayforce or Infor Lawson)

SKILLS:

Effective

oral and written communication skills.

Excellent

analytical and organizational skills.

Effective

interpersonal skills.

Ability

to perform data analysis and problem solving.

Adaptability

to varied work assignments.

Ability

to maintain accuracy in data entry and payroll processing.

Ability

to work with minimal supervision.

Moderate

10-key calculator and strong data entry skills.

Proficiency

with Microsoft Word and Excel including formulas and data imports

Ability

to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

PREFERRED:

Previous

utility industry experience.

Preferred

Fundamental Payroll Certification.

Previous

experience with expense management.

CORE Values:

Put People First

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences.

Stay Safe

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Innovate

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution.

Own It

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning.

EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace