American Electric Power · 16 hours ago
Payroll Specialist - Payroll Specialist Senior
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$22.14/hr - $31.54/hr
1+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Payroll Specialist Senior. This role involves managing payroll transactions, ensuring accurate computations, and resolving payroll issues while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior to maintain employee/company confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Manage workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
Understand the various types of garnishments, calculations, and ensure compliance
Maintain and verify changes for an employee's general deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, direct deposit, automatic payments, and pay adjustment data
Processing and validating special payments such as relocation, bonuses, deferred compensation, deceased, manual, etc
Review wages computed (time data/pay adjustments/tax adjustments/deductions adjustments) and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
Understand the taxation of employer paid benefits, employee pre-tax deductions, and earnings with specific taxation methods
Receive and respond to pay-related inquiries using discretion and effective oral and written communications with employees, HR locations, and outside agencies
Keep current with new legislation and regulatory ruling impacting payroll. Assist with enforcing adherence and keep supervision abreast of possible situations for review and action
Ability to identify and encourage continuous improvement measures relating to procedures, processes, and standardization within the team
Identify and report issues to appropriate parties (e.g., management, HR, IT, etc.)
Actively participate and engage in the activities of providing the necessary support to test and validate the functions of the payroll system associated with maintenance packs (tax bundles) and system upgrades
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in business with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited college or university
One year of total work experience in business administration and/or accounting/finance, preferably for a multistate medium to large size employer
FPC or CPP
Preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills can quickly access the situation and rectify
Pays very high attention to detail
Basic accounting and math skills
Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions
Manage multiple priorities: Planning, Organizing, and Time Management
Continuous Improvement (Adaptability, Flexibility, Creativity, and Initiative)
Proficient personal computer knowledge and skills such as Microsoft Office applications
Teamwork contribution to team success
Good written and verbal communication skills
Flexible during times of transition and change
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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