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Payroll Administrator

Hitchiner Manufacturing, Milford, NH, United States


Payroll Administrator

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
Medical and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
Company Profit Sharing Plan
3 weeks' Vacation to start; 4 weeks' Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks' Vacation 10 years seniority
We set you up for success with our "Center for Excellence" onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
Training and Educational Assistance Programs
The Payroll Administrator ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and supports key accounting and AP activities. This role maintains payroll and vendor records, prepares payroll-related accounting entries, supports audits, and contributes to year-end reporting and compliance.
What You'll Do
Payroll & Accounting
Process hourly and salaried payrolls in Dayforce, ensuring accurate adjustments, hours, and earning codes.
Maintain payroll records and complete payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end tasks.
Perform year-end activities, including taxable fringe benefit calculations, tax reconciliations, and W-2 tie-outs.
Support payroll-related audit preparation by providing schedules, reports, and documentation.
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
Enter and code invoices, assist with accruals, and support timely AP processing.
Maintain vendor records, including new vendor setup, updates, W-9 collection, TIN checks, and 1099 review.
General Support
Contribute to payroll and AP special projects as needed.
Who You Are
High school diploma required; associate degree in business or accounting preferred.
25 years of payroll or accounting support experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience with vendor maintenance or AP tasks beneficial.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
Experience in manufacturing or similar environments helpful but not required.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.