Payroll Administrator with Los Angeles Lakers in El Segundo · CA
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Accounting and Finance: Payroll
Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Associate Manager, Payroll
Position Summary: The Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting the Associate Manager, Payroll in the accurate and timely payroll processing for the Lakers and affiliated entities.
Key metrics used to evaluate performance:
- All employee information entered and filed timely and accurately
- Accuracy and reliability of information provided in work products
- Level of detail used when completing responsibilities
- Use of the computer as it pertains to his/her job duties
- Performing duties independently without heavy supervision
- Use of analytical and problem-solving skills
- Initiative taken to spearhead projects to improve the department
Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):
Payroll (Semi-monthly)
- Provide training to new hires regarding use of payroll system including entry of time worked, and access to tax information
- Process employee payroll changes (direct deposit, W4s, 401K, garnishments)
- Coordinate with other departments to gather all payroll related items for the pay period
- Maintain timecards, ensure all time sheets are completed and accurate, assist with editing
- Ensure proper processing of timecards, payroll deductions for taxes, benefits and other deductions
- Preview payroll reports to verify all amounts of regular pay, overtime, commission, etc.
- (Once payroll is completed) Print out statistical summary for Accounting & Financial Reporting and any checks processed from ADP
- Create payroll reports/ check registers with notes about any changes (commission, bonus, retro, manual check)
- Give to Associate Manager, Payroll and CFO for final approval
- Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final termination
- Address payroll related queries and requests from employees and managers
- Ensure all documentation associated with payroll is maintained properly and confidential
- Prepare all ADP information for ACA reporting
- Assist with running reports in ADP
- Perform special projects and proactively seeks to improve department processes
**Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.
Education/ Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)
Previous experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with payroll systems
- Some accounting experience preferred including a basic understanding of journal entries and payroll accounting
Technology:
- Experience with HRIS software such as ADP
- Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel)
Knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Familiarity with federal and state labor law regulations, minimum wage, etc.
- Analytical – ability to calculate various payroll withholdings such as statutory taxes, 401K, etc.
- Presents self in professional manner and has the demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational skills
- Excels at multi-tasking, planning and organizing, can prioritize work activities; uses time efficiently
- Detail Oriented
- Adaptability – adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to handle frequent changes
- Dependability – consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to manager’s instruction
Location: El Segundo (offices M-F), and other occasional off-site events, as needed
Travel: N/A
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
