Sr. Payroll Assistant

AWG Enterprises•Kansas City, KS

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our payroll team, you'll be at the heart of keeping things running smoothly, handling payroll functions, assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you have a keen eye for detail, love problem-solving, and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a real impact, we’d love to have you on board! Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2024 were $12.1 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com .

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting principles, record keeping and filing systems
Proficient in Word and Excel
Minimum 2 years’ experience with ADP Vantage payroll system preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
Ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to handle information in a confidential manner required
Must be professional and possess excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently as well as a team environment

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years’ experience with ADP Vantage payroll system preferred

Responsibilities

Process, balance and distribute payrolls for assigned divisions
Prepare, verify, and process journal entries and related General Ledger account reconciliations
Prepare any required vouchers or wires
Record taxable fringe benefits, process adjustment payrolls, and balance W-2's
Serve as back-up for other payroll department team members when required