Payroll Administrator

Job DetailsJob Location Des Moines Corporate Office – Des Moines, IARemote Type Optional Work from HomeDescription

At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members.

In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work s “Best Workplaces for Women.” BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the “Best Workplaces for Millennials. In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity. We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• 401(k) + company match
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• BH Paid Leave
• Sabbatical
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary:

Payroll Administrator will review the computation of pay and ensures the company payroll policies are in accordance with the government regulations. Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks. May coordinate payroll with outside service provider. Responsible for maintaining active tax accounts for entities ensuring new accounts are set up as needed.Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll data submissions to third-party payroll vendor; works closely with payroll vendor to meet company objectives and deadlines.
• Assists with the upload of payroll data into company software.
• Responsible for ensuring set up and maintaining tax data with states and in HRIS system.
• Reviews law changes for wage and tax updates to ensure company compliance.
• Reviews calculations for payroll wage allocations, labor accruals, PTO accruals, and general ledger coding for accuracy.
• Supports the Payroll team by providing information to employees regarding pay and benefits surrounding frequently asked questions.
• Assists in market research data submitted for annual surveys. Participating in compensation and benefits surveys to ensure we are in line with participating companies.
• Assists in developing techniques for compiling, preparing, and presenting payroll and bonus data reporting.
• Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and auditing payroll data.
• Provide end-user support for HRIS including liaison with third-party payroll provider and HRIS vendor.
• Assist in setting up and reviewing report schedules to ensure delivery to appropriate parties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Associates degree in accounting or related field and 2-4 years related work experience.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to employee records and information
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a collaborative environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Paycom experience a plus.
• Proficient in Excel

Work Schedule:8am-5pm, Monday-Friday; additional hours may be required to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job generally operates in a professional office environment, but may also occasionally operate in an outdoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, occasionally move about the office, constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, communicate regularly and effectively with others, both written and verbally, and may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

This position requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

The ability and means to travel locally, overnight, in specific regions or states via automobile and airplane may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and the ability to provide the information necessary to comply with applicable Federal and State COVID-19 vaccination, and/or related testing and safety requirements.