Payroll Manager

Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Not for Profit - Charitable Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Accounting Education :  4 Year Degree Experience :  At least 8 year(s) Post Date :  5/24/2012 Contact Information Ref ID : HR  Description We are seeking a to manage payroll functions and provide support to the Controller in the management of the payroll function in a secure and confidential manner by performing the following duties:

Required Skills
• Manages and prepares the bi-weekly staff payroll & tax reports; ensures the accuracy and timeliness of adjustments and transmissions.
• Initiates preparation and finalization of timely and accurate periodic, quarterly and annual tax reports.
• Generates standardized and ad hoc reports for problem analysis and effective presentation of data.
• Manages preparation and timely filing of Form W2s.
• Reviews and approves wires and related journal entries for Third Country Nationals payments.
• Monitors and adjusts employee leave balances via bi-weekly time sheets, reconciles to payroll system and maintains balances on a monthly basis.
• Oversees the electronic timesheet process.
• Reviews labor allocations and accurately reconciles to payroll system.
• Oversees and maintains timely and accurate monthly reconciliations of general ledger payroll suspense accounts.
• Communicates effectively with employees regarding payroll and/or leave balance inquiries.
• Assists Controller with supervision of General Accounting payroll team staff.
• Sustains current knowledge and skills in payroll administration processes and compliance.
• Supports Controller in implementing, maintaining and improving internal controls, operating processes, policies and procedures.

Required Experience
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of combined accounting and payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with Lawson HRIS or another large in-house payroll system required.
• Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a one to one basis.
• Experience with an international nonprofit organization or international employees a plus.
• Experience with a large general ledger software system, Deltek Costpoint a plus
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret government and organization rules and policies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial, payroll and benefits data.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and vendors.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to practice discretion and maintain confidentiality and security of all payroll records.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills to effectively present detailed financial information to a variety of audiences and respond to questions.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics to address problems to accomplish assigned duties.
• Ability to work additional hours during peak periods and deadline timeframes.
• Proficiency in using Excel and Word as well as overall computer skills.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

   Requirements
Send resume and cover letter as a Word attachment for consideration.




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