Cincinnati Insurance Company, Inc. Looking for Accounting – Payroll Specialist – Cedar Grove, IN at Cedar Grove, Indiana Full Time

Description:

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Start your journey with us

The Payroll department is currently seeking a payroll specialist to perform payroll, tax and accounting duties to support the Payroll department.

This position will report directly to the senior accounting manager and perform many payroll functions including payroll software testing and accounting tasks for a company that employs for more than 5,700 associates.

Be ready to:

• test tax and software updates for People Soft HR in test environment before it moves to production
• update ADP with new tax localities, rate changes, research tax notices, quarterly balancing between ADP and People Soft reports and annual People Soft and ADP W2 processing
• create accounting journals, reconcile general ledger payroll transactions
• overall knowledge of bi-weekly payroll processing – including balancing timecards, payroll changes, run reports and organize information from other departments
• conduct weekly data audits, resolve payroll issues and correct errors accordingly
• run reports to support business needs
• run reports, create queries and audit payroll data
• take on special projects as requested
• ensure compliance with internal pay policies and practices
• answer associates payroll questions and facilitate timely resolutions to discrepancies
• accurately process detail-oriented work
• work overtime as needed

Qualification:

Be equipped with:

• minimum 5 years’ experience with in-house payroll for large corporation
• ADP tax processing experience for multiple companies, states and localities
• strong knowledge of payroll software and payroll processing to test software updates
• accounting knowledge to accurately process payroll transactions in the general ledger
• the ability to efficiently organize workload and adapt quickly to change
• self-motivated
• strong work ethic and team player
• the ability to work independently and proactively in a time sensitive environment while using good judgment
• strong attention to detail and confident decision making skills
• the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• proficient in Microsoft® Excel
• high degree of professionalism with all levels of associates
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• strong decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred:

• certified Payroll Professional designation or Fundamental Payroll Certification
• bachelor’s degree in accounting
• knowledge of PeopleSoft HR

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.

Many departments at our Headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio, offer hybrid work options, empowering associates to work from home several days a week. Depending on your role and responsibilities, hybrid options may be available.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. Learn More.