Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a
Payroll Specialist!
About The Role
As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the data entry and processing of corporate payroll, preparing monthly journal entries, and reconciliation of payroll related accounts.
What You Will Do
- Process corporate bi-weekly payroll using ADP’s Vantage including payroll data entry, administering file feeds from both internal and external sources and processing self-service documents.
- Review benefit file from ADP Health and Welfare.
- Create and transmit payroll files for processing.
- Collaborate with the Sr Payroll Specialist to correct payroll audit errors.
- Support our employees by responding to their payroll questions and concerns.
- Ad-hoc projects as needed.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and Complete monthly payroll account reconciliations.
- Work with the FP&A team in regard to the Long Term Incentive bonus programs by running LTI Award and Termination reports from ADP.
- Enter in all updates to the Validation report and the monthly close checklist with new LTI awards and terminations
Why work at Symetra
“At Symetra, you will find an environment where leaders, peers, and subordinates all work together. A place that values all your skills, whether academic, personal, or functional.” Alex A. - Corporate Records Manager
“We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!” Stephanie F. – VP Customer Service & Operations
What We Offer You
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Hourly Range: $25.56-42.58 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Who You Are
- Ability to come into the Bellevue office one day every 2 weeks for payroll processing is required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, finance or Human Resources with prior HR/Payroll systems experience (ex: ADP, SAP, PeopleSoft etc.) required.
- Proficiency in MS Office: Word, intermediate-advanced skills in Excel, and Access knowledge.
- Strong ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to train others and present data in an organized and approachable manner.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and goals with a focus on continuous improvement.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Strong team orientation & customer focus.
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.
We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.
For more information about our careers visit https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers.
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
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