Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist is an important role at Washington Fruit. This position upholds the Washington Fruit & Produce Co., philosophies through dedication to quality, integrity and hard work. This is an hourly, non-exempt position and reports directly to the Payroll & Benefits Administrator – Team Lead.

Essential Functions

Partnering

• Works with all departments in the Washington Fruit Main office.
• Daily interactions with Ranch HR Manager, Ranch Office Administrators and Assistants, Controller, Assistant Controller, AP, Ranch Managers, Payroll & Benefits Administrator – Team Lead, and CFO

Job Duties

• Duties include review and data entry of new and re-hires, as well as updates to personal info
• Review Timesheets for accuracy
• Process weekly payrolls weekly for multiple ranches, totaling 2000 checks a week
• Calculate payroll taxes
• Review and complete employment verifications and stop work forms
• Research and respond to unemployment notices
• Compile a report of child support payments and submit check requests to AP
• Maintains child support and garnishment spreadsheets for tracking purposes
• Process semi-monthly exempt payroll for 50 ranch employees
• Distribution and management of payroll and labor reports to managers and principals
• Process requests from employees for copies of W-2’s and Earning Histories
• Review I-9’s and W-4’s for accuracy per USCIS/IRS regulations
• Investigate and correct discrepancies with payrolls

Innovation

• Looks for new ways of doing things; streamlining processes, making recommendations that will allow for increased productivity with less time.
• Seeks feedback for personal development; accepts feedback, both positive and constructive to improve.

Qualifications

• Ability to uphold the Washington Fruit & Produce Co.’s philosophies of Quality, Integrity and Hard Work.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently (with direction) and as a team member.
• Ability to deal with information that is highly sensitive and confidential
• Ability to multi-task and detail oriented.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook and web based IT systems
• Proficient in 10-key
• High school degree or GED required.
• AA in business preferred.
• Experience – one to two years office/clerical experience depending on education.
• Experience working with PickTrace preferred
• Experience working with CompuTech preferred
• Effective time management skills
• Willingness to work overtime, if business needs require
• Ability to be a team player

Work Environment

• Noise Level is minimal.
• Ability to lift twenty pounds on occasion.
• Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels.
• Regularly sits, stands, and walks.
• Constantly hearing, seeing and talking.

Salary: $19.00-$24.00

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yakima, WA 98902: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24