LEW - Part-Time Payroll Clerk V

Accounting Department

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation rate for the Part-Time Payroll Clerk V position is $24.31 - $27.35 (Break in rates and $0.75 cents differential pay from 6PM - 5:59AM applies).

General Summary:

• The Payroll Clerk V is responsible for the timely and accurate review of the hourly payroll cycle and associated benefits (i.e. sick, funeral, jury duty, vacation, etc.) on a weekly basis. Additionally, the Payroll Clerk will ensure the accuracy of UKG punches and pay rates, calculate retroactive pay, verify system pay rates, and address hourly employee payroll concerns. The Payroll Clerk must communicate clearly and professionally with department managers, supervisors, hourly employees, and corporate personnel while demonstrating exceptional accuracy, sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.

Job Description:

• Accurately validate hours worked in UKG.    
• Verify that all UKG input information is accurately reflected and is approved by a department Manager or Supervisor. 
• Balance UKG to SAP on a weekly basis and provide validation to the Plant Controller and Corporate Payroll.
• Check the accuracy of hours worked as calculated on each employee's UKG record by validating reports and REM statements for accuracy.
• Assist the plant and corporate team in testing and/or rolling out of new processes.
• Stay up to date on attendance and payroll policies. Assist in ensuring the plant is consistent in following these policies across all departments.
• Input all tool allowance, employee cheese sales and referral bonus entries into SAP so that they are processed in a timely manner.
• Utilize the UKG Audit report to ensure all payroll functions have been completed prior to having the cycle signed off. 
• Weekly audits of EEs on LOA
• Complete and publish various labor reports. Understand the reports and be able to provide analytical observations on trends.
• Perform various critical control audits including parts room security and inventory.
• Stay up to date on UKG functionality and provide training to new Supervisors.
• Assist as back up for the A/P process. 
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience or education in payroll processing.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of Federal and State payroll regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of UKG.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities/Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent clerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivator and ability to work effectively with all co-workers and across departments.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving skills

Working Relationships:

• The position reports to the Plant Accounting Supervisor.
• This position will regularly work with other production and support group supervisors. Regular interaction with other plant management.

Work Environment Description: 

The following physical and mental activities are necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.