Payroll Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure accuracy for all payroll-related accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Review and approve payroll journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger integrity for all payroll-related accounts.
• Analyze payroll variances and investigate unusual fluctuations.
• Support SOX/internal control compliance related to payroll processes.
• Maintain documentation of payroll accounting controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and accuracy within payroll accounting processes.
• Assist with ERP and payroll system reconciliations.
• Lead and manage two senior payroll accountants.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll accounting matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Benefits, FP&A, Payroll Tax, Internal Audit, and operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of accounting experience, including payroll accounting experience.
• Supervisory Experience: Some supervisory or lead experience required.
• Specialized Certifications: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Experience: Experience in large corporate or multi-state payroll environments preferred.
• ERP and Payroll Systems: Experience with ERP and payroll systems such as Oracle, UKG, and ADP preferred.

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Dependent Care Spending Account