Overview

A payroll administrator works in a support role to for the payment of wages to personnel.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Calculate time sheets/records
• Assess deductions and additions to salary entitlements
• Prepare banking requirements for the timely payment of wages and superannuation
• Interpret and analyze industrial awards and salary information and remain aware of changes to benefit entitlements
• Maintain internal wages and superannuation records
• Prepare forecasts and budgets for salaries and wages for management reporting
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely
• Review paperwork and import files received from Human Resources
• Prepare submissions for 401K contributions
• Reconcile medical, dependent care and transit reimbursement accounts with third party administrators monthly
• Provide all information and materials requested for all payroll related audits
• Oversee and prepare payroll records for tax purposes

What education and training is required?

Although it is not required, an associates or undergraduate degree in accounting or business/agricultural business would be beneficial to a payroll administrator.

To pursue a career as a payroll administrator:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, personal finance, business courses, computer courses and mathematics.

Where can I work?

All types of agricultural employer’s employ payroll administrators.  The role is more common in medium and larger companies. 

Future Job Market / Outlook

The future outlook for a payroll administrator will be good over the next five years.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• American Accounting Association
• National Society of Accountants