[Hiring] Payroll Specialist I @Ferrellgas

Role Description

At Ferrellgas, our corporate roles are fully remote, enabling talented professionals to support our field operations from wherever they are. These positions play a critical role in driving business growth, providing strategic and operational support that empowers our teams in the field to deliver exceptional results. In this role, you will process payroll in a multi-state environment. The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Collecting and analyzing time reports
• Preparing related reports
• Calculating the pay due to employees

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency
• 1+ years of experience in multi-state payroll functions and general accounting
• PeopleSoft Payroll experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Access
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on team building and developing a positive rapport with company employees at all levels
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task under pressure and time constraints
• Demonstrated analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future

Requirements

• Gathers employee time reports, analyzes for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to management
• Calculates employee payroll amounts and determines proper withholdings, including taxes, benefits, union dues and garnishments, when applicable
• Distributes paychecks and/or reviews direct deposit instructions to ensure receipt of pay by employee
• Analyzes and monitors employee leave of absence, including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Analyzes any garnishment and/or union dues withheld and transmits payments to applicable payee
• Consults with managers and employees regarding the calculation of payroll amounts
• Conducts an analytical review of payroll calculations and maintains journal entries
• Prepares and analyzes reports for management and legislative branches, such as Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Assists Field Managers and Employees with various payroll questions
• Assists Payroll Manager with testing of software upgrades
• Responsible for weekly new hire reporting to the states
• Processes vacation accruals weekly and reviews various reports for accuracy
• Solves problems effectively as they arise
• Demonstrates high level of understanding of various software systems
• Displays a high level of customer service with various levels of management
• Develops and modifies complex query reports
• Assists Payroll Manager with various projects such as federal, state and local reporting, internal and external audits

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection: Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support: Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs: Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks: Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings