Payroll Manager

Highlights of the job

Are you ready to take your payroll leadership to the next level? Join EPCOR as a Payroll manager at our vibrant US Corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona! In this dynamic role, you’ll lead our bi-weekly payroll operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time. You’ll collaborate closely with Human Resources to create and set up job titles, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide top-notch customer service to our employees while maintaining a keen eye toward continuous improvement.

What you’d be responsible for

• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of the full payroll cycle from time entry to payment on a biweekly basis for all US based employees, as well as payroll related returns, remittances and payments. 
• Develop and manage a strong team of employees, including recruitment (as applicable), retention and development.
• Develop, implement and review payroll processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Manage and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Manage the payroll accounting and reconciliation process and partner with the accounting team to identify and work through variances.
• Process and establish shadow payroll for cross border employees working collaboratively with other EPCOR payroll representatives and external tax advisors.
• Liaise with our external payroll provider regarding new or existing payroll set up questions or changes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in New Business development payroll-related process or impacts.
• Reconcile all payroll taxes and unemployment taxes to the general ledger and investigate variances.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state and local regulations, SOX compliance, and HR policies.
• Research and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and resolve any payroll related issues.
• Work well in a high pace environment and under pressure, while meeting deadlines.
• Review quarterly payroll tax reporting; research and resolve payroll/tax reporting issues and participate in Payroll Audits.
• Balance bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly payroll & General Ledger.
• Ensure all payroll related accruals and account reconciliations are performed timely and accurately.

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Certified Payroll Professional designation is an asset.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing payroll function for 500 employees including supervision of employees.
• Plus a minimum of five plus year’s payroll experience related to a multi-state payroll process and cross border assignments.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and payroll best practices as well as federal, state (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) and local tax regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of ADP and Oracle or similar systems.
• Solid organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail and time management
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization. 
• Ability to assess opportunities for process improvement and implement accordingly.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills as well as strong communication skills.
• Proficient with payroll software (ADP, Oracle, Workforce Now or equivalent).
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel required.
• Strong leadership ability, with a history of making sound business decisions, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (including criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.
• Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.

Current EPCOR employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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