Payroll Clerk - Accounting Clerk
 

JOB SUMMARY 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry leader that is positioned to take on substantial growth in the coming years. The Payroll Clerk will process bi-weekly payroll ensuring the timely and accurate computation and payment of earnings. Reviews, corrects, verifies, and transmits payroll information in the payroll system. Maintains records with accrual information related to vacation, basic, and supplemental time, employee accounts receivables, and all payroll related files. Sorts and distributes payroll checks to supervisors and processes manual checks when required. Enters employee data information in the system and maintains employee files. Prepare journal entries for project job costing. Answers calls/correspondence related to payroll checks. Reports bi-weekly wage and labor statistics. Ensures that all court orders for garnishments are communicated to employees and information is relayed to the payroll system.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Process bi-weekly payroll ensuring the timely and accurate computation and payment of earnings for multi-employer.
• Review the time and attendance information for completeness and accuracy.
• Processing of recognition rewards such as bonus and incentives.
• Compile payroll reports for internal purposes. Maintain records of all payroll transactions, tax filings and interactions with employees and managers.
• Perform and oversee reconciliations of various payroll related GL accounts and ensure the timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare, review and reconcile required bi-weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Prepare journal entries for project job costing.
• Prepare month-end reconciliation reports. 
• Assist with other projects as needed: training sessions, audits, implementation of new tools, etc.
• Review ADP reports to file payroll quarterly taxes
• Update state and local unemployment taxes each year 
• Review and prepare W2 Statements
• All other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2+ years of related work experience in processing payroll for 300+ employees desired
• Experience in the ADP Workforce/Time & Attendance preferred
• High School/GED equivalent required
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Must be able to communicate effectively by phone, in person and in writing with peers and various levels of management within the company and with agencies
• Working knowledge of Accounting and accruals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and Google products
• Strong organization skills and detailed oriented
• Work well in a team environment
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

WORK HOURS & ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, start and end times vary depending on organizational needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.  Walking and standing for short periods of time. Occasional bending, lifting and carrying of objects.  May work in an outdoor setting as required.

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Located in Groveland Florida, Cherrylake is one of the largest ornamental production and landscape companies in the Southeast.  The company is vertically integrated - producing trees, palms and shrubs on over 1,500 acres of farmland, and providing commercial landscape contracting and landscape maintenance services throughout the region.

Cherrylake is a subsidiary of IMG Enterprises, a 90 million dollar Florida agri-business with diversified operations in citrus, ornamental landscape, ecosystem restoration and real estate.  Ranked the 27th Largest Privately Owned Company in Central Florida (OBJ 2020), and one of Central Florida’s Best Places to Work (OBJ 2019), IMG Enterprises is committed to building sustainable and innovative businesses that contribute to the health and wellbeing of people, nature and society.  

Some of the company highlights are:

• Stability and financial strength: IMG Enterprises diversification and professional management ensure stability, resilience and the capital resources for sustainable growth. 
• Family ownership: Two generations of family ownership and leadership ensure the commitment of the company to its core values and founding principles. 
• Purpose driven culture: We start with WHY. Our purpose guides our actions and shapes our culture. We promote personal development and career growth by encouraging work-life integration, continuous learning and improvement, and a supportive environment for taking risks, being creative and exploring each individuals’ potential. 
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded by entrepreneurs we are driven to innovate, continuously improve and find a better way.
• Sustainable connection with the environment: Our products and services come from the land and contribute back to our environment.

NOTICE 

CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.

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