Payroll, Accounts Payable

Sappi

. Process payroll changes and edit time for hourly and non-exempt employees, including straight time, overtime, and holiday pay.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePortland • Maine • United StatesJunior💰 $52,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with payroll regulations, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in payroll audits, reconciliations, and improving payroll processes in a high-demand environment.

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Payroll ProcessingCompliance With Payroll RegulationsADP Enterprise ExperienceUnion Payroll ManagementPayroll Audits And Reconciliations

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll AuditsReconciliationsBasic Accounting SkillsTime ManagementWage And Hour RequirementsTax Withholding RequirementsEarnings CorrectionsUnion Dues PaymentsGarnishment Reconciliations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeADP EnterpriseSAPConcur

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentUnion EnvironmentPayroll RegulationsEmployee Data ManagementTime Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll changes and edit time for hourly and non-exempt employees, including straight time, overtime, and holiday pay.
Interact with Corporate and Site HR, site Payroll departments, external parties, agencies, employees, and supervisors.
Evaluate pay discrepancies, process adjustments, and determine whether to cancel or reissue paychecks or direct deposits.
Prepare corrections to earnings figures and explain pay standards to employees.
Prepare and distribute routine payroll reports.
Process weekly and monthly union dues payments and reconciliations.
Process weekly railroad tax payments and garnishment reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and provincial payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, tax withholding requirements, and company policies.
Perform payroll audits and reconciliations of employee data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and time records.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounts payable processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
Update vendor master data and assist with auditing Concur expense reports and other Accounts Payable administrative tasks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience within the payroll function; preferably a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a union environment and experience with 2500+ employee payroll is preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Fundamental Payroll Certification a plus.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to perform in a high-demand, time-sensitive and confidential environment.
Possesses strong problem-solving skills and basic accounting skills.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Experience with ADP Enterprise a plus.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office required; experience with SAP is desired.