salary: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
k2 insurance services, llc is seeking a full-time payroll administrator to join its accounting/payroll team at its headquarters in harrisburg, pa. this position is newly created due to business growth.
k2 was formed in 2011 to create a leading underwriting and distribution group in the specialty insurance market. to achieve that goal, k2 has assembled a group of specialty insurers, managing general agents, and underwriters across the country. k2 companies continue to expand their product offerings and distribution by developing new insurance programs and increasing the number and geographic diversity of their marketing, sales, and support staff.
k2 offers the opportunity to join an established company in growth mode. our compensation and
benefits program includes competitive pay; bonus plan; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time-off in year of hire; 401(k) with employer match.
position overview:
the payroll administrator will work with the chief payroll officer to carry out various responsibilities, including but not limited to:
key responsibilities:
- tax account audits: audit tax accounts and assist with the setup of tax accounts.
- 401(k) audit: lead the 401(k) audit process.
- payroll processing: process biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for 16 companies, ensuring a high level of accuracy. this includes converting semi-monthly payroll cycles into bi-weekly cycles and verifying payroll transmittals before submission.
- special pay processing: manage special pay types such as bonuses, commissions, and final pay.
- pto tracking: monitor and update pto usage in the payroll system.
- journal entries: prepare payroll journal entries based on adp workforce now payroll reports after each payroll cycle.
- rate updates: update pay rates and sui tax rates in the payroll system.
- new company setup: set up new companies with appropriate state and municipal tax codes, payroll services (adp), and 401(k) providers.
- employee transfers: handle employee transfers between companies with different feins.
- benefit invoices: review and submit monthly benefits invoices for accuracy and payment.
- flexible spending accounts: track funding for fsa reimbursements and reconcile fsa accounts.
- data reporting: provide payroll data to 401(k) third-party administrators (tpa) and auditors.
- tax remittances: prepare local payroll tax filings and remittances.
- vendor reconciliation: reconcile vendor invoices against payroll deductions.
- process automation: assist in efforts to automate payroll processes where applicable.
- backup support: act as a backup to co-payroll administrators for payroll processing, mail handling and scanning.
- discrepancy resolution: focus on complex tasks and resolve discrepancies.
qualifications:
- education: associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
- experience: minimum of 2 years of experience in multi-company, multi-state payroll administration, specifically with adp workforce now.
- certifications: certification in payroll or the willingness to obtain certification within 6 months to 1 year. cpsp certification is a plus.
- payroll expertise: experience preparing payroll-related journal entries and handling complex payroll tasks.
- technical skills: proficiency in microsoft excel and word.
- problem solving: strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as a self-starter.
- team leadership: will serve as the primary point of contact for payroll questions for assigned payroll entities.
- flexibility: willingness to work overtime as needed.
to learn more about k2 insurance services, please visit .
compensation details: 28-36 hourly wage
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