Payroll Manager is responsible for managing payroll processing operations. Establishes policies and processes that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. Being a Payroll Manager interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information. Develops and produces payroll-related statistical reports. Additionally, Payroll Manager ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance. Oversees the activities and training of both professionals and support staff. Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Payroll Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Payroll Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Company OverviewUkpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The Assistant Payroll Manager should be detail oriented, a critical thinker and self-starter
Essential Functions
Review transactions, account reconciliations, and reports prepared by personnel for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to GAAP, company policies, and management guidance
Process garnishment calculations and compliance
Prepare quarterly Federal and state payroll tax reports
Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests
Balance payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Work closely with Human Resources and other departments to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency
Required Experience:
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is ideal. The education requirement can also be satisfied with equivalent work experience
Preferred Experience:
Five (5) or more years of experience in a professional payroll environment is desired
Experience with employee benefit programs, multistate payroll tax laws and multi-company organizations
Experience with Service Contract Act, Unions, and the Davis Bacon Act
Recent and verifiable experience with Sage 300 and the successful candidate should describe his/her experience level with payroll software
Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:
Possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of accounting, GAAP, and payroll principles and practices
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Equipment Used
Common office equipment such as:
Physical & Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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