Job Description
Primary Responsibilities :
- Directs and oversees the full cycle processing of multi-state payroll on a weekly basis, including taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions through Paychex.
- Ensures payroll is prepared and processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner; manages and resolves issues relating to payroll and reviews payroll submissions.
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of the payroll team members.
- Prepares relevant management reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, W2s, deductions and advances. Produces additional ad hoc reports as necessary or requested.
- Review and validate payroll tax liabilities, calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
- Record weekly payroll journal entries and reconcile the related general ledger account balances including researching and resolving any discrepancies.
- Provides payroll information by answering questions and / or directs requests to Payroll Analyst.
- Oversees compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements. Studies existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
- Supports all internal and external audits related to payroll, 401K and workers compensation.
- Participates in process improvement and special projects and conducts research efforts to provide process improvement solutions.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other members of the organization across departments, divisions, and locations;
- functions as an effective member of the team, assisting co-workers as needed and learning from colleagues and supervisors;
- supports the goals of the department, division, and organization; participates in special assignments and activities as required or approved;
demonstrates initiative in the interest of the client and the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA / BS in finance, accounting, business administration or similar discipline.
- CPP or CPP eligible preferred with procurement of CPP within designated time frame.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant payroll management experience.
- Strong technical payroll and payroll system working knowledge along with documentation of policies and controls.
- Ability to work with databases and organize and synthesize large amounts of payroll data.
- Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Experience with Paychex preferred. Experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work is generally performed in a typical office environment, with limited exposure to harsh weather conditions, loud internal or external noise, fumes, or significant temperature changes.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS :
- Work can involve lifting and carrying up to 10 - 30 lbs.; frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching; occasional kneeling and stooping;
- operating office equipment; periodic driving likely; visual acuity to prepare, read, and organize detailed hard copy and electronic documents;
ability to speak and to hear the spoken word in normal face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based business communications. Willingness to accommodate occasional meetings and work activities that may be scheduled after normal daytime business hours.
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