Payroll Manager

We Offer…An exciting role as a Payroll Manager who will be responsible for managing the payroll function of our organization. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role will be an integral member of the team ensuring the smooth processing of our biweekly payroll. In addition, customer service is a key part of this role, assisting managers and employees with all payroll-related inquiries. This role will coordinate processes across payroll, accounting, and human resources ensuring an accurate and timely flow of information across all groups.This position covers a range of activities including:Responsible for managing, processing, and auditing all aspects of payrollImplements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductionsEnsure bi-weekly payroll is completed accurately, and on time, and that wages, salaries, deductions and garnishments are paid in accordance with established policies and the law, for 100+ employeesResearch, analyze, and resolve all payroll discrepancies, escalating up to management as neededMaintain confidentiality and security of payroll informationPerform routine audits and process adjustment entries (year-to-date taxes, taxable wages, earnings and deductions) on employee records as neededReconciliation of tax accountsAdminister 401(k) deferrals and loans, perform compliance testing and preparation for annual auditParticipate in audits such as workers comp as it relates to payroll activitiesManages year-end process including W2s and other tax formsAssist Finance department with any general ledger, payroll audit, tax issues and other duties that may be assignedAssist with HR Paychex system in entering new hires into the platform.Assist HR with responding to any inquiries regarding paychecks, new hires, terminations, 401K and other duties that may be assignedResponds appropriately to all inquiries about payroll policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and professional manner while always maintaining confidentialityResponsible for implementation of any new pay platformsAnalyze and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiencyYou Offer…Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field5+ years of relevant experience in a payroll positionPayroll experience required, including but not limited to timecard uploads, auditing payroll changes/timecard entries and payroll processingExperience with Paychex Flex is a plusExperience processing multi-state payrollWorking knowledge of payroll best practicesKnowledge of federal and state regulationsThorough understanding of benefits, deductions, pre/post tax itemsStrong PC skills including proficiency in ExcelWorking knowledge of Time and Attendance programsStrong work ethic and team playerHigh degree of professionalismAbility to deal sensitively with confidential materialStrong communication skills, and sense of urgencyAbility to communicate with various levels of managementBeing able to work under pressureOrganizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skillsManufacturing experience a plusWe Offer… a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, Bonus program, profit sharing and 401k.An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.