Payroll Manager

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PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

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We are also committed to supporting work–life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of multi-state payroll operations for a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in UKG Pro (formerly Ulti Pro), payroll tax compliance, and payroll administration across multiple states. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, system optimization, reporting, and leadership of payroll processes and staff.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees using UKG Pro.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and wage attachments.
• Review and validate payroll data including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and commissions.
• Review contractor administration and payment processing.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax registrations, withholding requirements, unemployment taxes, and reciprocity agreements.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, amendments, year-end processing, and W-2 preparation.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll practices and implement necessary updates.
• Support internal and external payroll audits and respond to tax notices.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for UKG Pro payroll functionality and payroll-related system processes.
• Partner with HRIS, HR, and Finance teams to optimize workflows, reporting, integrations, and system configurations.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and coordinate with UKG support as needed.
• Manage system upgrades, testing, and payroll process improvements.

• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and labor cost analyses for leadership and Finance.
• Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and securely.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures and internal controls.

• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff as applicable.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, Benefits, and Operations teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.

• Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
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