Sr. Manager, Payroll

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Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. Today, through the No Kid Hungry campaign, Share Our Strength is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need. No child should go hungry in America – we’re on our way to making that a reality and we want you to join us.

We’re bold, creative, always open to new ideas, and 100% dedicated to our mission. If that sounds like you, we’d like you to consider becoming part of our team.

The Senior Manager, Payroll will be responsible for leading the day-today operations for processing payroll and related administrative duties in ADP, the organization’s cloud-based payroll system. The Senior Manager, Payroll will work closely with HR Department as well as ADP staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of compensation and accurately maintain related reporting for the organization. This position is also responsible for creating specific reoccurring journal entries in the organization’s general ledger accounting system, Financial Edge.

Further, the Senior Manager, Payroll is responsible for reconciling certain expense and balance sheet accounts monthly working closely with the Senior Manager, Accounting and Associate Director, Accounting to resolve any discrepancies.

This position is an internal only opportunity and is based in Washington D.C. with a hybrid schedule. The position offers a salary range of $82k-$91k. Exact compensation within the stated salary range may vary based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

• Process payroll for Share Our Strength and Community Wealth Partners (Share Our Strength subsidiary).
• Prepare and distribute paychecks, direct deposits, retirement plan distributions, withholding remittances, and tax documentation (W-2, 1099) through the payroll system (ADP).

• Apply for state tax and unemployment identification numbers as needed and maintain this information and associated rates in the payroll system.
• Manage time and attendance module, following up with managers on completion and approval of timecards and checking timesheets for accuracy within the deadlines assigned. Coordinate adjustments to timecards in payroll system as needed.
• Verify that employee data is entered accurately and timely in the payroll system before processing payroll, including but not limited to changes to compensation, employment status, address, W-4 elections, direct deposit information, benefit enrollments, retirement deferrals, loan repayments, stipends, and project /cost number structure.
• Engage with ADP, Senior Director, Accounting & Controller, and HR for any bulk updates to employee data, such as annual salary increases or bonus payments.
• Set up employee garnishments in ADP and communicate with employees and garnishing agencies.
• Maintain accrued leave balances in payroll system based on organization or statutory requirements. Coordinate adjustments and changes to leave balances with HR. Assist HR with pay calculations and completing leave spreadsheets for employees on leave.

• Respond to and resolve notifications from Principal, Federal, state, and local agencies regarding withholding and remittance, unemployment insurance and claims and census surveys, working with ADP and HR as needed.
• Participate in financial and 401(k) audits and other compliance audits as well as completion of IRS Form 990 and other tax documents by creating/running reports, completing supporting worksheets and reconciliations, and answering any questions from auditors/tax…