Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Payroll Assistant for its Davenport, IA office. The Payroll Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Key responsibilities include collecting timesheets, entering data into payroll systems, and calculating wages, deductions, and taxes. This position also involves maintaining confidential employee records, resolving payroll discrepancies, and assisting with HR-related tasks, including onboarding, company payroll calculations, and payroll data collection and entry.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Payroll Processing: Assist with weekly payroll duties, including data entry, calculation of overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
- Verification: Review timesheets and attendance records for accuracy.
- Employee Support: Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Reporting: Assist in generating payroll reports and help prepare for audits or year-end tax filings (such as W-2s).
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma required; a degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of previous payroll experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and payroll software.
- Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and high integrity in handling confidential information.
Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Critical thinking skills are necessary to resolve discrepancies. Proficiency in Excel and payroll software, effective communication, a proactive approach to follow-up, and the ability to collaborate with teams are required to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely project execution.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Degree in accounting or finance
- 3-5 years previous payroll experience
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
- Experience with payroll software
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- High integrity in handling confidential information
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check
What We Do
Tri City Group of Companies is a privately owned group of mortgage trusts and land development companies based in Canada. With over 60 years of experience, they employ a capital-preservation investment philosophy to provide alternative investment products with higher yields and custom lending solutions for residential and commercial borrowers, focusing on preserving and growing capital through private mortgage lending and real estate development.
