Payroll Manager Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Accounting

Summary of Responsibilities:

The payroll manager is responsible for leading payroll activities, collaborating with human resources and accounting departments, directing, and supervising payroll staff, and ensuring efficient payroll processing.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:

Ensure the bi-weekly payroll process complies with all applicable federal and state laws and/or regulations
Responsible for all aspects of the employee wage garnishment process, including entering, monitoring, and tracking notifications
Ensure time is approved and batches are audited and submitted for bi-weekly payroll
Responsible for reviewing associate termination information, including final wage and vacation payout calculations, and ensuring compliance with applicable state final pay laws
Monitor and audit wage increases, transfers, status changes, direct deposits, and tax withholding requests to ensure accurate payroll records
Review all address changes entered via the employee to ensure proper tax withholding request to ensure accurate payroll records
Ensure accurate time has been entered and audited each pay period and aid in training associates as needed
Review garnishment and child support orders; work with agencies as required
Develop, prepare, and distribute ad hoc reports as requested
Update tax rates and respond to tax inquiries from state agencies and payroll providers
Participate in special projects as required to provide payroll input and guidance
Understand client billing processes and the flow of information from payroll data to reporting
Responds to emails and phone calls from associates and managers regarding payroll questions, funding questions, property charges, and a variety of other information
Serve as a resource for questions and training for others within the department
Maintain confidentiality of all files and records
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or finance is preferred.
Minimum of ten years of experience working with multistate payroll processing for over 1,000 employees is required
Minimum of three years of people management experience is required
Experience in property management industry is preferred
Previous ExponentHR experience is preferred

Skills and Requirements:

Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English
Strong personal computer and software knowledge, particularly Microsoft Excel
Ability to use general office equipment
Ability to perform moderate mathematical and accounting calculations
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses, if assigned

Scheduling:

Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working outside business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays
Required to be available to work every other weekend to complete payroll close processes

Environment:

Exposure to an environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
Ability to remain stationary, move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods of time
Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditory cues
Ability to communicate and express or exchange ideas with others, as well as those activities in which they must…