Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Collaborate with business units to ensure weekly timecards are submitted correctly. Accurately prepare, compute, input, and process payroll for hourly employees, including both union and non-union staff. Update employee records as requested for changes to their W4, rate, or title. Ensure proper approvals are obtained for employee transactions. Print and distribute payroll checks and prepare checks to be mailed as necessary. Ensure union payroll-related matters are compliant by verifying rates, titles, benefits, deductions, and monthly reports for accuracy. Maintain hourly personnel payroll records and coordinate unemployment compensation claims with a third-party administrator. Complete verification of employment and prepare and validate payroll reports. Routinely test and challenge updates in the computer system-operating environment to ensure accuracy. Identify, recommend, and/or implement process changes to make the payroll process more efficient. Stay abreast of changing government regulations regarding payroll.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to ensure weekly timecards are submitted correctly.
• Accurately prepare, compute, input, and process payroll for hourly employees, including union and non-union employees.
• Update employee records for changes in W4, rate, or title.
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained for employee transactions.
• Print and distribute payroll checks and prepare checks to be mailed as necessary.
• Verify compliance of union payroll matters by checking rates, titles, benefits, deductions, and monthly reports.
• Maintain hourly personnel payroll records.
• Coordinate unemployment compensation claims with a third-party administrator.
• Complete verification of employment.
• Prepare and validate payroll reports.
• Test and challenge updates in the computer system-operating environment for accuracy.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process changes for payroll efficiency.
• Stay informed about changing government regulations regarding payroll.

Essential Skills

• Experience in payroll, payroll processing, data entry, check processing, payroll tax, general ledger, journal entry, and payroll accounting.
• 2+ years of payroll experience.
• Proficiency in 10-key and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is desirable, or willingness to obtain.

Work Environment

Flexible work environment with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, provided performance is solid. After six months of employment, this arrangement will be available.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $29.81/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.