Cobb EMC
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!
Learn more HERE
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
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!
Learn more HERE
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