Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in Wichita as a Payroll Specialist with comprehensive paid training! We're seeking motivated individuals to build a rewarding career in payroll processing with full hands-on mentorship. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a clear growth path to Senior Payroll Analyst within 18 months. No prior payroll experience required – we provide everything you need to excel!
What We Offer:
- 4-week paid training program covering ADP, tax compliance, and timekeeping systems
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance starting Day 1
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Flexible remote-first hybrid schedule (3 days office, 2 days remote)
- Tuition reimbursement for payroll certification (CPP/FPC)
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax regulations (Form 941, W-2s, unemployment filings)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and new hire onboarding paperwork
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies with precision
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and time-off requests
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and auditors
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee compensation data
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (Bachelor's in Accounting preferred)
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and attention to detail
- Ability to learn complex payroll systems through structured training
- Strong problem-solving skills and numerical accuracy
- Excellent written/verbal communication for employee inquiries
- Basic understanding of FLSA and state labor laws
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening