Payroll Manager - Eagle Eye Produce : Job Details

About Our Company:Eagle Eye Produce is a premiere grower shipper with more than 30,000 acres under cultivation. We grow in multiple states in the United States as well as several locations in Mexico. Our focus is to provide our customers with a year-round supply of the products we grow. These items include; several Potato varieties including organics, Onions, Watermelon, and Nogales Vegetables (Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers). Additionally, we own and operate several state-of-the-art production facilities across the United States. With Sales offices from New York to California, our team of experienced staff is dedicated to meeting our customer's needs.Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to administer our complex payroll functions. This individual will report to the HR Manager and will ensure pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations.To thrive in this role you should be self motivated, have a passion for helping others and enjoy solving complex problems.Required Skills / Competencies:Knowledge Areas:

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High numerical aptitude

Technical/Communication Skills:

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn how to use different payroll software's
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and other software used in our company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn how to use a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Experience:

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field or four years of experience in accounting and payroll
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), working towards certification, or willing to get certified is preferred

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hold the confidential information received by the company and employees in strict confidence
• Enters, maintains, and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee's hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information
• Responds to unemployment claims, and completes employment verification requests
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, and other deductions
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Prepares financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures

Executives Expectations from Employees:

• Complete honesty
• No tie-in with outside businesses that could cause a conflict of interest
• Neatness in appearance and work habits
• Application to the job during working time
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communication and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics
• Represent and ensure Eagle Eye's professional reputation and service excellence are always maintained

Benefits/Compensation:

• Employer matched 401k up to 4% (100% vested)
• Paid PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance - employee premiums covered at 100%
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program - annual screenings and flu clinics
• Group Life and Disability Insurance - company paid.
• Company Profit Sharing
• Annual Holiday Party