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10776BR

PRS Facility Location:

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

Job Purpose:

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for the administrative support of processing multiple payroll tasks and compiling payroll data. This position is also responsible for working with confidential information including but not limited to direct deposit requests/changes, wage garnishments, data entry, W-2 and answering questions from facilities across US.

Req ID:

10776BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training:

• High School Diploma; required;

• Associate Degree; preferred;

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; preferred.

Job Title:

Payroll Assistant

City:

Albertville

Key Job Elements:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll files, records and documentation;

• Assist with payroll processing, garnishment processing, child support and tax levies, payroll checks, and direct deposit data;

• Provide clerical support to the Payroll department;

• Answer frequently asked questions from facilities and/or employees relative to standard payroll policies, and refer more complex questions to appropriate senior-level payroll staff or Payroll Manager;

• Process time records and payroll data for multiple facilities and provide support to field locations;

• Analyze payroll issues and recommend corrective actions;

• Review data entry from entry from junior level payroll staff;

• Maintain accurate employee earnings and tax withholding payment records;

• Transmit tax deposits to multiple taxing authorities and assist with the preparation of payroll-related tax returns;

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, compiling data and data entry into required systems for Payroll Manager;

• Adhere to appropriate procedures to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws while maintaining confidentiality of payroll files and information;

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office;

• Excellent math and analytical skills;

• Detail oriented, sense of urgency, good follow-through and strong customer skills;

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize and manage workload and work in a teamwork environment;

• Experience in PeopleSoft is a plus.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

Benefits:

+ Competitive Salary

+ 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

+ Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Time-Off (PTO)

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Education Assistance Program

+ Employee Recognition Programs

+ Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

+ Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

+ Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

_*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._

Job Category:

Finance/Accounting

State::

Alabama