Payroll Coordinator at Minnesota Children’s Museum in Tampa, FL

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking a dynamic Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Tampa!

Coordinate and process employee payroll for 2,000+ contingent workers across 40+ states while ensuring ethical, accurate, and timely payroll processing. Must have multi-state experience, familiarity with prevailing wage/certified payroll reporting with the ability to keep up with garnishment and unemployment notices, and have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in compliance with all state and federal wage and hour requirements.

• Fulltime, Internal Position: Payroll Coordinator
• Location: Tampa, FL (onsite)
• Salary: $70,000-$80,000/yr
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends depending on business needs)

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, and authorized deductions and withholding.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including all hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions, and prevailing wage, where applicable.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors, and conducts daily internal audits of transactions by the team to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and best practices, including prevailing wage, where applicable.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Actively updates knowledge related to state by state and federal best practices.
• Performs other compliance and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of closely related experience.
• Experience in a multi-state temporary staffing environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas a pivot tables).
• Proficient with company or other payroll software systems (Aviante a plus).
• Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset (opportunity to grow into a wider variety of responsibilities related to payroll, accounting, and compliance).

Why Choose SST?

• Competitive Salary: Expect a base salary at/above market median.
• Growth and Opportunity: Capitalize on the chance to grow with a company that’s rapidly expanding, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Culture and Benefits: Become part of a vibrant company culture dedicated to employee welfare, complete with a full benefits package, and a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.