Payroll & Commissions Accountant

🕒 July 30

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $65k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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Power/mation

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1961

🏭 Manufacturing

☁️ SaaS

Manufacturing • SaaS

Power/mation is a nationally recognized distributor specializing in custom industrial automation solutions, advanced automation hardware and software, and value-added engineering services. They offer products and services across robotics, motion control, pneumatics, machine safety, process automation, IIoT/industrial internet and enclosure modification, along with panel components, sensing & inspection, power transmission, connectors & cabling, and VFD migration. Power/mation provides in-house engineering, custom assemblies, and regional support with multiple offices and fulfillment centers, serving industries such as food & beverage, paper converting, and life sciences.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of payroll and commission processes while supporting accounting, audit, and financial reporting activities • Process accurate and timely multi-state bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now • Maintain employee payroll records and payroll system data • Process payroll-related funding activities, including 401(k), HSA, profit-sharing, and other benefit contributions • Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and unemployment reports • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues • Calculate, prepare, and distribute sales commission statements and payments • Allocate commissions and prepare supporting schedules and adjustments • Prepare commission expense schedules and reconcile commission-related transactions • Serve as a resource for commission inquiries from sales representatives and internal stakeholders • Prepare recurring journal entries, including payroll accruals, PTO accruals, benefit allocations, operating deposits, and petty cash entries • Complete account reconciliations and perform analysis as needed • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities • Generate payroll, commission, and accounting reports for management • Support budgeting activities, special projects, and other accounting initiatives • Lead preparation of year-end payroll and accounting audit workpapers • Serve as the primary coordinator for the annual 401(k) audit • Research and resolve payroll, commission, and accounting discrepancies • Support process improvements related to payroll, reporting, systems, and internal controls • Work closely with employees, sales representatives, leadership, auditors, and external partners

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered • 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with payroll processing responsibilities • Recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, payroll tax regulations, and general accounting principles • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion

🏖️ Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Paid time off • 401(k) with strong company match • Profit sharing