Killer opportunity for first-class payroll talent
Who we are :
Engine Room serves as the finance and accounting nerve center for the West Coast’s smartest venture-backed life science start-ups.
Whom we’re looking for :
Prime Payroll Manager talent
This position is full time. Responsibilities include :
- Carry out all responsibilities and tasks using prescribed procedures and processes consistently, consulting with management about questions and deviation.
- Maintain client Payroll Workbook, including careful review / audit of payroll information prior to finalizing, reaching out for any questions and clarifications.
- Collaborate regularly with client teams, client payroll contact(s) and processing platform contacts to ensure correct, accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Train, and become proficient in, multiple payroll, benefit and 401k platforms for the purpose of processing client payrolls for assigned clients, being mindful of eligibility, annual caps, employer matches, benefit plan limits, time off compliance, etc. as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and complete work in these areas : client payroll compliance; state payroll taxation;
registrations; 401(k)s; Workers' Compensation; W-2s, etc.
- Responsible for client implementation and / or conversions of payroll and benefit plans, working collaboratively with management and client(s) on setting up and integrating systems following prescribed schedules, as well as auditing employee payroll related information to ensure a smooth and accurate transition.
- Effectively transition client work to another Payroll Manager and / or internal team member, training thoroughly following processes as needed.
- Other job-related tasks or projects as needed.
Qualifications and Skills :
- Possess a proactive and efficient mindset to maximize time and resources and meet the needs of clients and Engine Room teams.
- Effectively and clearly communicate with internal teams and clients via email and video meetings.
- Effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment often requiring toggling between responsibilities and / or clients
- Possess self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills in all aspects of work
- Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must be well versed in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups
- Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
- Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy
- Must be able to quickly grasp multiple client payroll related platforms.
- Possess solid discernment and problem-solving skills
Education and Experience Requirements :
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in processing multi-state payroll with exempt and non-exempt employees
- Solid knowledge and experience with state registrations and payroll tax and compliance activities
Preferred Experience :
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant certification
- Experience with one or more of the following payroll platforms : TriNet, Rippling, ADP & Gusto
- Process payroll for multiple companies / clients
- Process payroll for multi-state companies
- Human Resources knowledge
Physical Requirements :
- Remote or Telecommute work from home. Telecommuting employees have the choice to work in Corporate Headquarters. The company reserves the right to change the telecommuting portion of this policy at any time.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
What we do and how we do it :
We free up our clients to focus their energies on growing their core business and rocking the world. We give them right-sized finance and accounting support that combines sage strategic counsel with precise tactical execution.
Our tight-knit team deploys cloud-based accounting systems and proven best practices to help start-ups stay streamlined and smart about F&A.
Contact us today if you want to :
work with the West Coast’s best start-ups, without all the stress and risk
accelerate your professional development
become part of a fun, energized, growing business
To learn more :
Go to engine-room.com / join-up. If it looks like a fit, send your resume to Heidi Green. Thanks!
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