Sr. Payroll Assistant

Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Department: Payroll

As part of our payroll team, you'll be at the heart of keeping things running smoothly, handling payroll functions, assisting employees with payroll-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. If you have a keen eye for detail, love problem-solving, and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a real impact, we’d love to have you on board!

Position Responsibilities:

Process, balance and distribute payrolls for assigned divisions
Prepare, verify, and process journal entries and related General Ledger account reconciliations
Prepare any required vouchers or wires
Record taxable fringe benefits, process adjustment payrolls, and balance W-2's
Serve as back-up for other payroll department team members when required

Position Requirements:

Knowledge of accounting principles, record keeping and filing systems
Proficient in Word and Excel
Minimum 2 years’ experience with ADP Vantage payroll system preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
Ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to handle information in a confidential manner required
Must be professional and possess excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently as well as a team environment

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,400 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2024 exceeded $12.0 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com .

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus