Job Description

Statement:

Responsible for managing the payroll processing function for a multi-state, domestic payroll. Provides support to the Accounting Department in the compilation and review of financial information and reports. Assists the Corporate Controller in representing the Finance Directorate with auditors and other internal/external contacts.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for all aspects of the bi-weekly labor and payroll processing. This includes timekeeping, all labor and payroll maintenance/functions, and all payroll related month-end, quarter-end and year-end duties.

Audits payroll information for accuracy; researches and resolves discrepancies related to payroll and/or benefit information and documentation (benefit deductions, salary status, late hires, leave of absence, terminating employees, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.

Analyzes payroll reports and creates payroll related journal entries, performing account reconciliations using established policies and procedures, in a timely manner.

Assists in responding to and resolving any inquiries regarding payroll direct deposits and paychecks.

Serves as system administrator for the electronic timesheet and payroll systems and as the company point of contact for timesheet questions.

Interprets the timesheet policy to provide guidance to employees and managers.

Maintains and compiles all payroll and accounting work papers and prepares all required reports as requested; assists in compiling and analyzing labor and payroll audit responses prior to submission to outside auditors.

Maintains correspondence, and other confidential records according to established procedures; preparing and submitting labor statistics reports and maintaining COBRA payments.

Responsible for other Payroll duties as assigned, including related special projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field, Certified Payroll Professional strongly desired; Associates degree coupled with relevant years of experience and Certified Payroll Professional certification will be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in payroll processing and oversight with exposure to accounting; will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience processing labor in Costpoint and all People related modules.

• Experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and internal and external.

• Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems.

• A strong team player.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees; ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction; ability to organize and perform work independently with general instructions.

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Computer literacy including highly proficient skills with Microsoft Office tools – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Compensation

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100,556 - $160,890. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.