The Payroll Manager is responsible for directly supervising payroll personnel; ensuring integrity between the payroll module, general ledger module, and operations modules; and assisting with system upgrades, configurations, and changes.

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the payroll team, including multi-state payroll processing, time tracking, and payroll tax compliance.
• Review payroll calculations to ensure accuracy, and compliance with state and federal tax regulations.
• Oversee timely payment of payroll tax deposits and timely filings of quarterly and annual tax returns/annual W-2 statements.
• Supervise all payroll input, processing and paycheck distribution.
• Audit employee transactions to ensure data integrity.
• Audit commissions pursuant to defined programs; respond to inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Oversee administration and payment of payroll deductions and insurance premiums.
• Oversee timely reconciliation and payment of Worker Compensation; adjust accruals as needed.
• Ensure the Company complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping current on legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements.
• Act as the primary resource for general ledger functions related to payroll, including payroll journals, accruals, balance sheet account reconciliations, and research of reconciling items; Assist with variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare payroll and analytics to provide insights into payroll related trends and metrics.
• Assist in internal and external payroll audits; provide accurate payroll records, documentation, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Document all policies and procedures and ensure controls are maintained and followed.
• Provide subject matter expertise to software vendors and participate in the implementation of Payroll, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Information Technology (IT), and accounting system updates and changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices to optimize payroll procedures.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other closely related field preferred
• 7+ years progressive payroll experience including payroll close. Multi-state payroll and union payroll a plus
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• CPP and strong payroll systems experience a plus