Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) Looking for Payroll Analyst at Huntington, WV  Full Time

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today’s Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world’s most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Special Metals Corporation is the world’s premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what’s possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product forms.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

SUMMARY
This position is a member of the SMC Division Compensation & Benefits team. This position is responsible for ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. Payroll team is responsible for the preparation and processing of 13 weekly, biweekly and semi-monthly payrolls for over 1,500 employees on the ADP / ProBusiness payroll platform. In addition to the day-to day payroll processing this position evaluates current systems, and recommends and develops operating efficiency improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Calculate gross and net pay amounts (e.g., salary, wages, overtime, differentials, bonuses, deferred compensation, benefits, tax withholdings, deductions, payroll liabilities, etc.).
* Coordinate the proper flow of employee data (i.e. new hires, transfers, rate changes, terminations, etc.) between human resources and payroll.
* Maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; reviewing changes for proper authorization.
* Manage direct deposits and W-4 information.
* Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll.
* Reconcile payrolls prior to transmission.
* Transmit payrolls to an outside vendor for processing.
* Provide support to the Finance Department including month-end journals and preparation / distribution of detailed reporting integrating to the financial system.
* Develop in depth understanding of payroll database to be able to create ad-hoc reports on demand.
* Understanding of proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
* Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
* Generate third party payments.
* Perform compliance for unclaimed property payroll checks.
* Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (i.e. W-2, W-2c, etc.).
* Assist employees in registering for or resetting access to online pay stubs.
* Support all internal and external audits related to payroll.
* Assist with payroll SOX compliance.
* Monitor and manage payroll legislation compliance.
* Answer questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters.
* Provide backup coverage of duties in payroll manager’s absence
* Process employee verification of employment requests.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor’s degree required.
* Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.
* Five plus years of Payroll / Accounting experience.
* In-depth knowledge of SOX compliance.
* Advanced knowledge of payroll best practices.

SPECIAL SKILLS
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to meet all deadlines.
* Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
* Excellent PC skills including proficiency in Excel and payroll software.
* Strong mathematical skills.
* Strong work ethic and team player.
* High degree of professionalism.
* Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills.
* Ability to communicate with various levels of management.
* Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

COMPETENCIES
* Reliability and honesty
* High level of attention to detail
* Action-oriented
* Organized
* Time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Leadership and teamwork skills

ADDITIONAL NOTES
* The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS – MUST BE ABLE TO FREQUENTLY REMAIN IN A STATIONARY POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO OCCASIONALLY MOVE ABOUT INSIDE THE OFFICE TO ACCESS FILE CABINETS, OFFICE MACHINERY, ETC. CONSTANTLY OPERATES A COMPUTER AND OTHER OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY MACHINERY, SUCH AS A CALCULATOR, COPY MACHINE, AND COMPUTER PRINTER. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
WORK ENVIRONMENT – WORK PRIMARILY IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT WITH MINIMAL SAFETY/HEALTH HAZARD POTENTIAL. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.