About the Role
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role involves maintaining payroll records, reviewing timesheets, verifying attendance, resolving payroll discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
Key Activities
Accurately process weekly payroll for 275+ company drivers based on mileage, accessorial charges, and pay matrices.
Review driver trips for required signatures, accurate dates, and bill of lading verification.
Prepare and upload payroll reports to the payroll vendor.
Add, adjust, and audit driver wages and per diem in the system.
Process reimbursements in the payroll system.
Maintain, calculate, process, and audit driver vacation balances and accruals.
Process new driver setups and terminations in the system in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain and update weekly spreadsheets for driver bonus and referral programs.
Present payroll and trip process information during new driver orientation.
Participate in cross-training within the accounting department.
Process weekly settlements for owner/operators and lease operators.
Prepare final settlement closeouts upon termination of owner/operators or lease operators.
Enter deductions, reimbursements, add pays, and adjustments.
Preferred Skills
Transportation industry experience preferred.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience performing accounting or bookkeeping functions.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
Experience with AS400 is a plus.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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