Payroll & Commissions Accountant

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❄️ 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

• 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.

🎯 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, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 401k with strong company match, profit sharing, etc.