Manager, Payroll Accounting

Overview

Concentra is recognized as the nation's leading occupational health care company. With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.

The Payroll Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all payroll accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of payroll transactions, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting internal controls over payroll processes. Managing two senior accountants, this role serves as a key liaison between Payroll Services, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Payroll Tax, and Benefits, while managing payroll-related reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and system/process improvements.

• Payroll Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • 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.
• Controls & Compliance
  • Support SOX/internal control compliance related to payroll processes.
  • Maintain documentation of payroll accounting controls and procedures.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Partner with Payroll, HRIS, and IT teams on payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Support testing and validation for payroll system changes and acquisitions/integrations.
  • Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and accuracy within payroll accounting processes.
  • Assist with ERP and payroll system reconciliations.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Manage and develop two senior payroll accountants.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for payroll accounting matters.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Benefits, FP&A, Payroll Tax, Internal Audit, and operational leadership.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: CPA license preferred.
• Experience:
  
  At least five (5) years of accounting experience, including payroll accounting; some supervisory or lead experience required.
• Preferred:
  Experience in large corporate or multi-state payroll environments, public company/SOX experience, ERP and payroll systems such as Oracle, UKG, and ADP.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Service mentality, attention to detail, sense of urgency, initiative, and flexibility.
• Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical and problem‑solving skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, proficiency in Microsoft Office—intermediate to advanced Excel.
• Other:
  Ability to make decisions using logic, excellent customer service skills, ability to handle sensitive information (HIPAA and PHI) per laws and company policies, and strict focus on ownership and accountability.

• 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
• Employee Discounts

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if required.

* This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management*

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.