Sr. Payroll Processor

Type: Contract to Hire
Position:  Sr. Coordinator, Payroll
Technology Solutions team
Start: ASAP
This position is available to start immediately. The estimated pay range is likely $75,000-$90,000
Hybrid: We are currently flexible on the work model. This could be a hybrid role in the DMV area (in-office on Tuesdays and Thursdays) or a fully remote position within the US. We are open to considering candidates for both options.
 

Key Result Areas:

• Process employee advances and repayments

• Update employee payroll records as needed

• Timely and accurate processing of US semi-monthly payroll

• Process direct deposit payments

• Work with third party vendor to make semi-monthly employee payments, calculate and deposit payroll taxes

• Process and issue annual W-2 forms to employees

• Process and distribute reports for compensation, taxes paid, garnishments, and deductions

• Answer questions from employees related to payroll topics

• Liaison between third party tax consultants and expats regarding foreign tax payments and filings

• Workday biannual release and payroll testing

• Serving as the US payroll subject matter expert (SME)

• Mentoring and training payroll personnel on new payroll compliance standards

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Work with the HR teams to apply payroll policies and Workday system for the US and global employees

• Serve as lead trainer and provide Payroll policy support

Policies and Procedures:

• Work with the US Director-Accounting and Operations to update payroll policies and financial statements to conform with all new GAAP changes

Training and Development:

• Coaching new staff members on payroll and time tracking

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management:

• Perform monthly payroll financial analysis

• Process Payroll reconciliations, resolving the discrepancies

General Accounting & Statutory Compliance:

• Participate in tax files to third parties; quarterly Form 941 reporting and filing; account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries to insure accurate month end and year end closing

• Reviewing and approving Employee and Payroll reports for timely and accurate payments

• Resolving questions and securing approvals on changes within employee data records.

• Reviewing employee locations by state to ensure compliance with local and state tax regulations (e.g. SUI, SIT, and local taxes)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of experience and education;

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desired

• 3-5 years related work experience processing payroll

• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures

• Proven ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel

• Experience with some Accounting modules of Workday Financials

• Professional written and oral communication skills

• Self-starter with strong initiative

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Professional judgment and critical thinking skills

Critical Qualities:

• Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment

• Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others