Job Title: Senior Payroll Manager
Company: ASPCA
Location: New York, NY
Description:
Job Summary:
The job of the Sr. Payroll Manager is done for the purpose/s of ensuring the accuracy of preliminary and final payroll reports, time sheets, assuring compliance with internal and union policies, state and federal regulations, etc.; responding to inquiries and/or requests for data and/or reports; providing timely and accurate payroll production; and to provide staff assistance to the Controller. The Senior Payroll Manager is a management position requiring comprehensive, in-depth management, leadership, technical & communication skills as well as extensive experience in building and maintaining relationships.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage the overall payroll functions including, payroll processing, payroll taxes, reviewing and revising policies and procedure, as well as internal controls, system review and upgrade as well as installations. Initiate process improvements to maximize customer service & productivity, develop and/or review payroll policies and procedures as needed. Solve day-to-day operational problems of varied scope and complexity.
Prepares and oversees the preparation of a variety of payroll related documents (e.g. invoices for overpayments, retirement plan transfers, payroll register, stop payments, W-2 controls, workers compensation checks, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues; meeting compliance requirements, and providing audit references.
Ensures all documentation is properly authorized and supported according to company policies, procedures, regulatory practices, and legal requirements. Researches discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (e.g. time sheets, leave time, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. time sheets/payroll, salary adjustments, tax deposits, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with mandated requirements, and/or monitoring program components.
Ensure that payroll sections of accounting manual reflect current and accurate policies and procedures. When necessary, revise payroll section of accounting manual and review documentation with Controller.
Researches, studies, and analyzes Payroll issues, while ensuring proper payroll administration.
Maintain necessary third party vendor relationships and compliance.
Ensure that all payroll tax payments are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax laws. Ensures all New York State & other state Labor requirements are met.
Reconciles account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices and/or regulations. Assist the Assistant Controller in the month-end and year-end closing process.
Perform reconciliations and detailed audits to ensure accurate processing. Oversee accurate record keeping of time and attendance accruals.
Ensures all non-bargaining and bargaining units follow appropriate compensation and accrual policies.
Manage the weekly and bi-weekly file conversions/downloads to third party vendors (ie. Union dues, 401K, etc.).
Responsible for the review and reconciliation of all regulatory reporting (i.e. tax deposits, 941s) and reporting any discrepancies to payroll processors tax department for resolution.
Responsible for the reconciliation and distribution of W2 forms, in accordance with government regulations.
Communicates with a variety of internal and external parties (city/state/federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate processing of payroll deductions/ garnishments.
Facilitates meetings for the purpose of identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations and supporting other staff. Attends meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervises assigned personnel (e.g. screening, interviewing, recommending, training, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring that department outcomes are achieved.
Serves a back-up to the Payroll Administrator and performs data entry funtion when necessary.
Education:
BA or BS in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 7+ years of related experience, including leadership & managing a payroll department
System implementation and/or process improvement experience
Extensive knowledge in Payroll & Accounting procedures and Payroll Tax Law & Regulations
Experience with ABRA, Paychex, and ADP products (payroll, time reporting, expense reimbursement)
Knowledge Requirements:
Strong math skills; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.
Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: accounting/payroll processing principles; business telephone etiquette; and applicable code, laws, rules and regulations.
Extensive knowledge of 401(k) plans.
Skills Requirements:
Perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Performing standard bookkeeping; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; work as part of a team; work with detailed information/data; and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to research & handle extremely confidential information in a professional & discretionary manner
Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office Suite including Excel & Word), required
Training Requirements:
Attend annual payroll related training classes to keep abreast of current applicable federal, state and local tax laws.
Additional Information:
Currently, Accounting and Finance is in the process of implementing a new payroll, timekeeping and expense reimbursement system, and this position will be actively participating and a key member of the implementation team.
We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
If interested please email resume cover letter and salary requirements to
http://www.aspca.org/jobs
Our generous benefit package includes the following for full-time employees and (if qualified, we offer domestic partner coverage!) Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Transit checks, Tuition Assistance Program, Training Seminars, EAP, 50% hospital discount, Vacation, Sick, Personal & Company Holiday time off.
Job Title: Bookeeper/Human Resource
Company: JPSEXPRESS
Location: Philadelphia , PA
Description:
Small business looking for experience bookeeper to join the team. Responsiblities would be AR,collection. payroll, human resources. Working directly with owners. Full-time, Flexable hours, holidays.
Job Title: Accountant IIIa Corporate
Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Description:
Accountant IIIa - Corporate Accounting
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform accounting and financial reporting functions including monthly journal entries, financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Provide support to various technical and analytical efforts, including researching and analyzing financial statement variances as compared to budget and prior periods to assist with management's understanding of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements
- Assist with preparation of monthly estimated P&L and Market Segment Report for BCBSF and its wholly owned subsidiaries
- Identify and implement quality and productivity improvements
- Moderate to heavy keying required
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- 4+ years experience working in a related Accounting and/or Finance role (one year of Big 4 public accounting experience may be substituted for two years corporate accounting experience)
- Financial analysis and research experience
- Strong experience working with MS Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Business Specific Criteria (preferred skills):
- Experience with general ledger close and financial statement preparation
- CPA certification or CPA candidate
- Experience working with GAAP reporting
- Proficiency with PeopleSoft general ledger system
- Big 4 accounting experience
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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Company: Confidential
Location: Santa Paula, CA
Description:
Title: Accounting Specialist
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Company: Gap International, Inc.
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Description:
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Company: Confidential
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Description:
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Description:
Works with management team to identify, plan for and develop strategies, services and activities to build the infrastructure to support current and future customer needs globally.
Assist with global accounting and budgeting oversight and consolidation wherever applicable.
Responsible for the identification, evaluation and analysis of process improvements and leading the Process Improvement Project Management position through implementation, potentially globally.
Lead customer satisfaction through identification of needs, surveys, analysis and recommendations for improvements in delivery and measurements.
Adapts to flexible work assignments as new business is obtained or department requirements vary.
Oversight of four direct reports in areas of operational expertise: process improvements, budgets, customer analytics, performance measurement analysis, fraud control and IT business requirements and project management.
Strategically prioritize support work and projects to align with overall department goals and strategies.
Partner closely with manager of AP/Assets and Travel/ Payroll to ensure implementation of new processes and measurements.
Develop roadmap to expand scope of financial shared services to include additional processes and business units.
Top 3-5 skills required:
5 to 10 years experience in managing people and running an operational function in an operational or a finance function in a shared services environment.
Experience in leading accounting oversight and the financial analysis in areas of budgeting, pricing models, business case analysis, and cost/benefit models.
Experience with process improvement methodology and a champion of seeking improvements.
Global experience.
Willing to travel internationally and relocate.
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MBA preferred, PMP certification a plus.
Experience in leadership of a finance or accounting team a plus, especially in a shared services center.
Ability to perform in a project / team environment.
Strong strategic agility, process engineering, and people management skills.
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Experience in operations and management with the ability to attract, retain and motivate people.
Broad thinker able to quickly learn new concepts and research topics.
Strong communication skills with ability to present concisely and descriptively in both oral and written format to all levels of management.
Action oriented; willing to tackle the unknown and seek out collaboration from co-process owners.
High-caliber individual with strong attention to detail.
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Strong negotiation skills desired.