Payroll Manager - FACS - Finance

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the management, coordination and direction of payroll  in the Finance Division.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS       

• Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Supervise, monitor, assist, train and evaluate payroll  technicians.
• Process bi-weekly, monthly, and off cycle employee payroll payments in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll checks.
• Verify all overtime hours with the appropriate management personnel prior to issuing payroll checks.
• Determine payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, state retirement contributions, and employer's social security and state contributions.
• Maintain general ledger regarding payroll transactions.
• Oversee internal payroll and accounting audits on a semi-annual basis.
• Ensure the timekeeping and accounting software are set-up and updated to include current payroll related tax rates, calendar dates, accrual rates and overtime rules.
• Provide payroll support to departments by answering questions and requests about payroll processes, the timekeeping software and payroll accounting software.
• Partner with Human Resources Division in aligning and maintaining a reliable payroll and benefits system.
• Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (941s, W2s, State Reporting etc.).
• Maintain power user role for the payroll software
• Assist with the annual budget process for payroll.
• Perform other related, assigned duties

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in payroll.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Preferred Dayforce Ceridian experience

 

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.