Position Is: Full Time Job Categories: Accounting / Auditing, Administrative / Support Services
Aleris International Inc. is a leader in the aluminum manufacturing and recycling industry with over 40 locations around the world. We are fast, flexible and focused on sustaining growth and increasing our market share. We are currently recruiting for talented Payroll professional to use your ADP payroll expertise and focus on payroll withholding taxes, garnishments and W-2 preparation and reconciliation plus other payroll related duties described below. Position will work at our Corporate office in Beachwood, Ohio.
Duties: Gathers and compiles payroll data from time sheets and/or other sources. Screens time-worked inputs for calculating, coding, or other errors. Performs actions necessary to determine pay and deductions including Federal and State taxes, union dues, and other deductions. Process payroll within established company and department policies, procedures; advise Payroll Manager of any infractions. Monitors payroll reports to identify errors. Reconciles errors and maintains payroll records. Prepares payroll funding. Reviews and processes payroll adjustments. Process manual checks, if required. Audits payroll information for accuracy. Reviews and approves payroll deductions and funding. Reconciles payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and voluntary deductions.
Maintain employee masterfile with pay related information, such as tax information, deductions, direct deposits, garnishments, etc. as required in a timely manner. Review and process payroll tax withholding forms in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Coordinate garnishments, child support, court orders and court documents with the Legal Department to analyze and process compliantly.
Preparation, audit, validation, and distribution of reports with varying frequencies as required. Assist with requests from within the department, within the company, and throughout the organization upon request. Maintain accurate and complete payroll records as required. Maintains quarterly reconciliation and prepares other audits, reports as required to ensure W-2’s are accurate and in balance to payroll records. Fields and responds to payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies as required. Work closely with Human Resources and other departments in gathering, processing, and reporting payroll information.
Works with Payroll Manager on payroll withholding tax issues. Monitors taxable fringe benefits to ensure accurate tax withholding and W-2 reporting. Reconciles General Ledger files. Assists with payroll audits to ensure SOX compliance. Assists with training of Payroll Specialist I. Provide back up support within the payroll department in the absence of other department staff. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications 3 or more years hands-on payroll processing experience in a large multi-state organization. Advanced payroll training or FPC or CPP preferred. Experience with multi-state and local payroll taxes. Experience with outsourced and in-house payroll processing systems. Solid understanding of essential payroll principles including a working knowledge of taxable fringe benefits and a solid understanding of garnishment, tax levy, and child support regulations. Sense of urgency to meet deadlines Demonstrated good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. Organizational skills with the ability to multi task and be detail oriented. Proficiency with MS Office applications and ADP payroll software and report writing tools. Excellent math skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work with individuals at all levels within and outside the company. Self starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Aleris offers a competitive compensation package which includes a 401(k) Plan, multiple benefit plan options; Medical, Drug, Dental, Vision, Life, A&D, STD, LTD, supplemental life. We are conveniently located off of 271 & Chagrin Blvd. across the street from Lake Point pond and walking path. For more information, please visit www.aleris.com.
Aleris International in an equal opportunity employers and supports diversity in the workplace. If you are interested in the above position, please e-mail a cover letter and resume with salary expectations to recruiter@aleris.com and place your name and the job title in the subject line.
