Payroll Specialist

Job Overview:

We are seeking to fill the role of Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing weekly payroll across multiple departments and supporting the Payroll Supervisor with various departmental functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, prepares, and inputs payroll data. Uses automated system to produce accurate and timely weekly payroll for all Truck Country employees.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, PTO accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management.
• Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies.
• Responsible for weekly journal entries to post payroll and taxes to the general ledger.
• Processes weekly payments of wage garnishments as required by law.
• Assists in development of overall payroll procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Previous payroll experience processing payroll for an organization or a 2-year degree in Accounting.
• 2-3 Years of payroll processing.
• Basic accounting knowledge is also preferred.
• Knowledge of processes and regulations that pertain to payroll.
• Knowledge of computer applications and programs, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy in daily operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with employees, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to incorporate the company’s mission into day-to-day operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Flexible, patient, and calm when working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task in an efficient and organized manner
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of data

Truck Country® / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is one of the largest Freightliner dealership groups in the U.S. today, serving customers at locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa. Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.  For nearly 60 years, Truck Country/Stoops has offered new and used medium and heavy-duty trucks, expert service, an extensive parts inventory, and convenient financing options.

Truck Country® / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is part of McCoy group, Inc., which was founded in 1958 by Robert McCoy in Shullsburg, WI.  Today the company is still family-owned and is operated in the leadership of the McCoy family.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply. If any questions please call 1-800-251-9569, then option#2 for the recruiting department.