Description

This position performs payroll-related functions, including processing, tax compliance, and payroll reporting in a multi-site, multi-state environment. This position will also include responsibilities in many areas of the finance and accounting department. This may include accounts payables, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and others.

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Essential Duties

Payroll:

• Process weekly US payroll for multiple locations utilizing a third-party payroll provider.
• Prepare weekly and monthly general ledger journal entries.
• Assist in review of payroll items for month end close.
• Submits the contribution files to the 401(k) provider.
• Provide information for non-discriminatory testing for the 401K plans.
• Provide information and support for the 401K annual audit.
• Assist with payroll items for any census and year end audit needs.
• Prepare and/or review and reconcile annual W-2 and other year-end payroll-related schedules and reports, some of which will be created by our third-party payroll provider.
• Reconcile monthly, quarterly, and yearly withholding and unemployment taxes and schedules.
• Provide third party payroll tax jurisdiction information as needed.

Accounts Payable:

• Process invoices, schedule payments, reconcile accounts, and communicate with vendors to resolve any discrepancies.
• Match remittance advice by verifying the purchase order, the receipt, and the vendor invoice to ensure they match before payment.
• Prepare and execute payments to vendors, including preparing checks for mailing, ACH, and electronic transfers.
• Prepare and process reconciliation schedules monthly and in support of year-end audit.
• Work with independent auditors on related account schedules and reports.

Other:

• Miscellaneous other duties as may be assigned (could include AR back up, treasury, fixed assets, product costing, etc.)

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in payroll processing is required. Oracle Enterprise One and UKG software experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, is essential.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and generate reports to support decision making.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy are critical in this role. Ability to meticulously review payroll data and identify any discrepancies or errors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong multitasking abilities are essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary to interact with employees and vendors.
• Able to meet deadlines and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of integrity and discretion.

Contact

Basler Electric welcomes employment applications received directly from interested candidates. We prefer that you submit your resume in Microsoft® Word or Adobe® PDF format.

Basler Electric Company
Human Resources
12570 Route 143
Highland, IL 62249-1074

Tel: +1 618.654.2341, ext. 251
Fax: +1 618.654.2351

Email: employment@basler.com

Benefits

Basler offers a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance; a 401k plan; paid leaves for Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement; tuition reimbursement. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Compensation

We anticipate filling the Accounting Support Specialist position with an expected compensation range of $22 – $26/hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Starting pay and job title are based on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.