Summary of Job Description:

The Associate Payroll Accountant position is responsible for entering, verifying, and maintaining payroll information for assigned Regions. This position processes bi-weekly payrolls and prepares daily, weekly, and bi-weekly federal and state tax data for transmission to ADP.

You’ll get a chance to:

Process daily, weekly, and bi-weekly payroll for assigned Regions and complete payroll cycle.
Ensure garnishment orders are properly handled.
Upload vacation hours to Payroll system , and processes safety shoe payments from employees.
Enter, verify, and maintain payroll information for assigned Regions.
Provide customer service, communicating with General Managers regarding payroll time card issues.
Handle incoming calls from stores in assigned Region related to payroll issues.
Reconcile and prepare federal and state tax data for transmission to ADP.
Prepare journal entries for payroll tax liabilities for posting to the General Ledger System.
Handle and resolve agency inquiries.
May assist Supervisor in training other Payroll associates.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned.

How we reward you:

Hybrid Work schedule
401K with company match
Yearly bonus opportunity*
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
Bereavement leave*
Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with coursework in Accounting required
Minimum one year of related experience in a retail/hospitality environment
If hired, successful completion of annual store training
Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
If hired, successful completion of annual store training

Pay Range: P1 $28-$35/ Hour

Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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