Payroll/Accounts Payable
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Sappi. Portland · no salary stated · we estimate $69,602–$119,395 across the United States.
Sappi has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Process time and payroll changes for hourly and non-exempt staff, including straight-time, overtime and holiday earnings
- Investigate pay errors, adjust earnings and decide when checks or direct deposits need correction or replacement
- Reconcile union dues, railroad tax payments and garnishments, and prepare routine reports for payroll teams
- Check payroll records and calculations before processing, then maintain vendor data and review Concur expense reports
- Explain pay rules to employees and handle pay concerns discreetly while coordinating with HR, site payroll teams and outside agencies
What you bring
- At least one year of payroll experience, with a manufacturing background preferred
- Strong communication and people skills, plus the judgment to handle sensitive pay matters accurately and promptly
- Problem-solving and basic accounting ability, along with Microsoft Office skills
- A bachelor's degree is preferred; ADP Enterprise, SAP and Fundamental Payroll Certification are additional preferences
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone comfortable handling detailed payroll work under time pressure and protecting confidential information. You’ll work with corporate and site HR, payroll teams, employees and external parties.
From the employer
The Payroll/AP Specialist is a key part of the Corporate Payroll group and supports the processing of all hourly and salary payrolls for all company locations. The position closely interacts with Corporate and Site Human Resources contacts, site Payroll departments and salary and hourly employees and/or their supervisors as necessary to ensure accurate payroll processing. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy and urgency with excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills. The role will also provide support for the Accounts Payable group in the areas of vendor master data maintenance, audit of expense reports and other administrative items.
Responsibilities:
- Process all payroll changes and edit time relating to hourly and non-exempt employees for the accurate processing of all straight time, overtime and holiday pay. Must be knowledgeable regarding company pay policies and labor contracts. Confidentiality is essential.
- Close interaction with Corporate and Site HR, site Payroll departments, external parties and agencies. Will interact with salary and hourly employees. Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and discretion.
- Evaluate pay discrepancies and process adjustments accordingly. Determine necessity of canceling or reissuing paychecks and/or direct deposits and prepare corrections to earnings figures. Must be able to explain pay standards and use discretion when working with employee pay problems.
- Prepare and distribute routine reports for use by payroll and other departments. Process weekly and monthly payments for union dues as well as performing the necessary reconciliations, weekly railroad tax payments and weekly garnishment reconciliations.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and provincial payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, tax withholding requirements, and company policies.
- Performs payroll audits and reconciliations to verify the accuracy of employee data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and time records prior to payroll processing.
- Identifies opportunities to improve payroll and accounts payable processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
- Support the Accounts Payable group by performing vendor master data updates as needed. The role will also assist with auditing of Concur expense reports and other AP administrative items as needed.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience within the payroll function; preferably a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a union environment and experience with 2500+ employee payroll is preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Fundamental Payroll Certification a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to perform in a high-demand, time-sensitive and confidential environment
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills and basic accounting skills
- Ability to perform in a high-demand, time-sensitive and confidential environment
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with ADP Enterprise a plus
- Has strong computer skills, including the ability to effectively use tools such as Microsoft Office required; experience with SAP is desired