Payroll Coordinator

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Payroll Coordinator in Richmond. This position handles preparation, production, and transmission of Firm payrolls. Responsible for preparation of payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries. Communicates within the firm and third parties about payroll data.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Prepares staff payroll accurately and timely by coding, keying, and preparing reconciliations of all payroll transactions for each period.

2. Produces, as required, supplemental (off cycle) payrolls and manual checks for special incentive distributions, signing bonuses, etc. Ensures appropriate authorization is obtained for such payments.

3. Prepares timely and accurate reports for use in processing and reconciling payroll, for supervisory review, and for distribution to others.

4. Prepares live checks as required.

5. Processes and submits for approval all external payroll-related payment requests, including United Way, United Arts, and garnishments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years' job related experience required, including internships, preferably in a law firm, professional services, or other client relationship-based organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Other Qualifications:

Ability to generate a large volume of work and be capable of making sound decisions in the absence of clear instructions. Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills. Accurate typing, word processing skills and ability to pay strict attention to detail. Spelling, punctuation and use of grammar must be of high quality. Must have strong organizational skills. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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