Payroll Administrator

Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.

• Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.
• Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime.
• Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.
• Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting.
• Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams.
• Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues.
• Maintain employee payroll files.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and Department of Labor regulations, including tax regulations and garnishments.

• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now payroll processing.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or other Payroll certification.
• Outstanding Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills and the ability to interact with employees.
• Ability to work within a team or individual environment.
• Ability to maintain and promote a high standard of confidentiality.