Payroll Manager Job Description

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Job summary 1

We are now hiring for a Payroll Manager. As head of the payroll department, the Payroll Manager will manage all aspects of payroll and billing. Will report to the Controller, and will assist with development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed. Responsibilities also includes, excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Manage all aspects of the payroll department
Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors
Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding tax filings and reporting
- Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain Customer Reporting requirements
- Additional supervisor duties as needed

Requirements & Skills 1

Bachelor’s degree or in accounting, finance, or business administration or comparable experience
Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in in payroll or billing
Previous experience in payroll/accounting as manager
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
- Analytical ability to develop and implement process improvements
- Able to work well with senior executives and management team, as well as mentor/lead department

Job summary 2

The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organizations' payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 2

Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient with payroll software.
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
- Three to five years of related experience required.

Job summary 3

A company is currently seeking a Payroll Manager to join their corporate team. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for payroll for employees, pay compliance, 401K plan, managing timely submissions, with-drawls, rollovers and reviews payroll reporting. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of Accounting plus ADP Workforce Now and E-time experience.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Partners with Payroll Supervisor to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll, review off-cycle payroll, ensuring timely check processing and reviews payroll reports.
Handles escalated field queries and resolves issues in a timely manner.
Collaborates cross-functionally with HR department for new hire processes, terminations and leaves of absence.
Provides bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to Controller and HR.
- Ensures payroll tax payments are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax laws.
- Maintains Company's payroll compliance by staying up to date and preparing for new federal, state and local legislation, educating and training departments and advising management of changes.
- Develops internal controls to ensure the quality and efficiency of all payroll functions and regulatory compliance. Communicates procedures with company leadership and field offices.

Requirements & Skills 3

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
Prior supervisory experience with 7-10 years in a progressive Accounting and/or Payroll career.
Minimum 3 years of ADP Workforce Now and E-time experience in a multi-state environment.
Knowledge and ability to apply multi-state wage laws.
- Demonstrated ability to create custom payroll reports.
- Track record of maintaining a positive and collaborative work atmosphere while imparting a warm customer service approach to all internal employee issues.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information in a thoughtful manner.

Job summary 4

The Payroll Manager performs a combination of general accounting and payroll duties including routine and non-recurring general accounting duties and processing payroll, bonus payouts, and commission or incentive programs.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Executes employee payrolls on scheduled dates
Monitors time reporting system to avoid payroll errors and contacts the responsible parties requesting corrective action when necessary
Resolves payroll-related employee questions and concerns
Enters data from standard forms and reports into appropriate systems, spreadsheets or databases
Analyzes and processes documents after examining for completeness and accuracy
- Researches incorrect information received, determine the proper accounting treatment, and recommends corrections to the transaction originator
- Processes payouts related to bonus and commission or incentive programs
- Communicates with others in the organization to answer payroll or accounting related questions or resolve issues

Requirements & Skills 4

Experience in payroll processing preferred
3-5 years of experience in accounting or payroll
Knowledge of payroll programs and payroll contractual language
Understands accounting fundamentals such as debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and budgets
Understands minimum wage laws, confidentiality policies, employee notification requirements, and other regulatory policies
Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office plus internet functions
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
- Degree in an Accounting/Finance/Human Resources discipline strongly preferred

Job summary 5

As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the payroll department, tax payments, and filings. As an experienced Payroll Manager, your experience with full payroll cycle functions, including tax filings and taxes related to relocations, will make you a successful candidate for this leadership role.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Staying current on payroll tax changes and regulations
- Analyzing and implementing process and procedural improvements
- Preparing month-end journal entries and reconcile related balance sheet accounts
- Reviewing expense reports to ensure compliance with corporate policies

Requirements & Skills 5

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 5 years of experience as a Payroll Manager in a multi-state and multi-unit environment
- Experience with ADP, preferred
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite

Job summary 6

We are looking for a Payroll Manager. As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the processing of the weekly disbursement payroll, including garnishments, retro-pays, benefits, and taxes.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Ensure the timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local payroll taxes
Ensuring compliance with current government regulations
Perform audits of payroll deductions
Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
Establishing and implementing policies on such matters as garnishments and payroll advancements to employees
Preparing government reporting.
- Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
- Hiring, training, developing and supervising payroll staff
- Compile data from payroll sources.

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years’ of managerial or supervisory experience in payroll
Certified Payroll Pro designation preferred
5+ years’ payroll experience
- Experience in ADP, ERP systems
- Strong knowledge of payroll
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Job summary 7

The Payroll Manager reports to the Payroll Director. Responsible for accurate and timely filings of payroll taxes to all appropriate jurisdictions. Further responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records in regards to payroll.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Ensure taxes are calculated accurately and sent timely each week.
Responsible for quarterly and annual tax withholding filings.
Ensure annual bonuses are paid timely and accurately.
Assist in the month end close process. Ensure all aspects of payroll processing are completed in accordance to company policies as well state and local governance.
- Reconcile payroll and payroll tax balance sheet accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of audit requests as they arise.
- Responsible in providing payroll data to the Department of Labor on monthly and quarterly basis.

Requirements & Skills 7

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Minimum four years of experience.
Supervisory experience is desired.
Must be proficient in Excel.
Experience with payroll taxes in multiple states and CPP are highly desired.
Must demonstrate knowledge of federal government accounting procedures and requirements.
- Must be willing and able to travel.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Unless waived by management, valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Job summary 8

The Payroll Manager performs all activities necessary to process and oversee local and expatriate, payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Processes payroll weekly, bi-weekly and monthly for multiple US locations using payroll softwares.
Ensures bi-weekly and weekly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
Oversees and processes all expatriate payroll operations, including taxes; specifically tax estimations.
Reviews payroll documentation for accuracy through audit reports and makes any necessary adjustments. Obtain necessary approvals.
Creates and automates all necessary payroll and management reports.
Works closely with Human Resource Team and Finance & Accounting on all payroll related issues.
- Reviews and computes wages and corrects errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings. Ensure that all changes to payroll are processed correctly.
- Works closely with Benefits Manager to ensure accurate benefit deductions and record keeping.
- Responsible for the support and maintenance of a company's HR payroll systems.

Requirements & Skills 8

Familiarity of all aspects of accounting functions that interact with payroll
Excellent time management skills, highly detail-oriented and organized
Able to prioritize work load, multi-task and consistently meet deadlines through constantly changing tasks and demands
Customer service-oriented with the ability to meet internal client expectations and process payroll in a very time sensitive manner
Flexible; able to perform and deliver excellent results under high pressure
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective presentation skills

Job summary 9

We are in search of a Payroll Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Oversees payroll processes and procedures for company
Process improvement as needed for payroll
Manages risk by ensuring regulatory compliance and working with legal

Requirements & Skills 9

To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed
Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus

Job summary 10

Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager!

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Process bi-weekly payroll
- Responsible for billing of benefits including 401k
- Train and support employees
- Create annual payroll analysis

Requirements & Skills 10

Bachelor degree is preferred
Previous experience in payroll desired
- Knowledge of common payroll software's
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent leadership qualities

Olivia Powell
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Last updated Oct 8

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