Payroll Technician

Sentry Insurance
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, Wisconsin, Stevens Point
1800 North Point Drive (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2025
We're seeking a detailed oriented, self-motivated professional with technical aptitude and a service mindset to join the Payroll team as a Payroll Technician. The Payroll Technician is an essential member of the Payroll Team and performs a broad range of duties to help ensure the timely and accurate delivery of payroll to our employees. What You'll Do As a Payroll Technician you will: Perform processing and reviews of various payroll transactions, processes and controls. This may include ensuring accuracy concerning the employees' salaries and related withholdings, use of software to track employee information, entering data and transactions, processing changes and maintaining records. These processes and transactions require a comprehensive understanding of workflows throughout the department. Ensure all payroll transactions are authorized and in compliance with company policies and procedures. Prepare wire requests and reconciliations. Prepare, review, and distributes standardized payroll reports and exhibits ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Address unusual activity, investigates issues and conduct follow up as needed. Assist with specialized or ad-hoc reporting requests and procedure recommendations. Identify problems and relevant issues using standard procedures, analyze possible solutions, and assist with implementing changes and communication plans. Escalate more complex issues as needed. Collaborate with other departments to prior to processing the transactions. Review and maintain procedural instructions and documentation. Additionally, you will: Respond to inquiries from employees and supervisors regarding payroll related issues. Prepare journal entries, reversals, voids, deletions, and payment requests. Conduct periodic quality control audits and assists with annual financial statement preparation. Work with the manager to establish and implement efficient workflows and auditing mechanisms. Participate in and suggests improvement to department related training and development activities. Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time. What it Takes Associate degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 1 year of related work experience Demonstrated customer service orientation Maturity and discretion in handling highly confidential information Experience within a payroll, HR or financial function or related operational experience Ability to listen effectively and convey ideas in written and verbal forms Detail oriented including basic problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills Applied knowledge of PC-based business software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications Ability to meet established deadlines and productivity percentages Ability to work independently and in a team environment What You'll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive. Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office. 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and Employee Assistance programs Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. About Sentry We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Talent Acquisition Specialist Brianna Tucker Brianna.Tucker@Sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.