Payroll Specialist (hybrid)

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? 

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! 

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Payroll Specialist opportunity at our corporate office located in Germantown, WI. This is a hybrid role. 

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.  

You will process payroll, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports for assigned employees. Prepare, analyze and submit various payroll, tax and benefits withholding reports.  Support payroll compliance efforts by staying current on federal and state payroll regulations and implementing any necessary payroll process changes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes payroll for all employees in assigned Business Units and/or Corporate in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles
• Prepares, reviews and reconciles payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting for internal and external groups
• File, process and maintain employee payroll records
• Responds to inquiries from employees, managers and other departments to resolve payroll and time keeping related issues
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies in payroll data and works with other departments to ensure accuracy

PERKS & BENEFITS  

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3 + years of experience in Payroll function
• 2 + years in an Accounting related function a plus
• Full-cycle Workday payroll experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Accounting, Finance or related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent 
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Very strong verbal and written communication  
•  Accuracy and attention to detail
•  Ability to handle confidential information with utmost care and quality
•  Proven ability to stay current on multi-state payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data and, payroll taxes
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software and payroll/HRIS systems  

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