Job Description

Payroll Associate

Position Summary:

Responsible for processing the bi-weekly payroll. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and provide support to the Accounting Manager with other projects and accounting department duties as needed.

Performance Expectations:

• Prepare and balance bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including deductions.
• Prepare and initiate payroll related remittances (401k, HSA, Medical, Dental, Life).
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislative requirements for the facility’s geographic locations.
• Process quarterly bonus and lump sum payments.
• Responsible for reporting necessary payroll information to complete annual audits including 401K, workers compensation insurance, and employment verifications.
• Responsible for monitoring and reviewing quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.
• Responsible for year-end payroll process, including calculation of W-2 adjustments for GTL, HSA, 3rd party sick and reconciling other payroll reports.
• Maintain online accounts with various states to review and report tax status – for withholding or SUTA. Register new hires in new States when required. 
• Assist accounting by providing payroll information for month end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned.

Credentials:

• A university degree or college diploma in a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum two to four years of hands-on experience in payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask. 

What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. 

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. 

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request