Senior Payroll Specialist at Lenexa

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Payroll Supervisor will lead the Payroll department and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing payroll functions for MBD Lenexa as well as some additional Human Resource functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Oversee and coordinate payroll functions for the Microbiology Division
Supervise, train and oversee the daily functions of the payroll coordinator including establishing goals and professional development.
Post payroll journal entries and accruals for each month end close.
Monthly reconciliations of payroll related general ledger accounts.
Provide monthly reports to the business on hours, headcount, overtime, etc.
Oversee and maintain Kronos Workforce Central time and attendance system.
Submit Kronos timekeeping time file biweekly to corporate office.
Preview, audit and approve biweekly payroll and submit signoff.
Responsible for payroll cycle of Internal and External audits.
Support other departments of the organization as needed.
Ability to manage Excel based headcount reporting and demonstrated ability to follow Human Resource processes and procedures.
Additional responsibilities will include onboarding and terminations and other Human Resources functions.
Answer payroll related questions from department supervisors, managers and employees.
This position will require extensive use of a computer and therefore will require extended periods of time sitting at a desk, using a computer keyboard and viewing of a computer monitor (up to 7 hours per day).
Report any actual or potential safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management.
In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience.
5-7 years of progressive experience in payroll accounting.
2-4 years of supervisory experience, preferably in an accounting or payroll department.
Have the ability to coordinate multiple activities.
Kronos Workforce Central or Etime experience preferred.
ADP Ireports experience preferred.
Extensive Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
SAP experience is a plus.
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Lenexa, Company: Kforce Inc.