Sr. Payroll Assistant

Sr. Payroll Assistant Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 Work Model: Onsite Department: Human Resources Make us your BEST Choice! 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 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2024 were $12.1 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. 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

Created: 2026-03-10