The Payroll Manager processes payroll biweekly for all locations. He/she ensures that the payroll staff issues checks timely and accurately. The Manager issues reports related to payroll and payroll tax expenses and works on special projects assigned by the Assistant Controller.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages General Ledger Payroll Accounts – Posts monthly journal entries and accruals; reconciles general ledger payroll accounts; reconciles payroll tax accounts
2. Resolves Payroll Issues – Identifies and resolves issues involved with the processing of payroll including technical issues
3. Prepares Payroll Reports – Prepares payroll reports as requested by the Assistant Controller, Crew Resources Department or Operations
4. Processes Payroll Taxes – Calculates and issues checks for all payroll taxes including federal taxes, monthly and semi-monthly state taxes; state unemployment taxes; FUTA tax deposits, 941 taxes and yearend tax payments
5. Supervises Payroll Staff – Oversees the work of the Payroll Coordinator and Payroll Clerk to ensure the accuracy of all crewmember information
6. Processes W-2s – Prepares W-2s for all crewmembers; prepares Federal and State W-2 files

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by a crewmember to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work under harsh deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience required
• At least 2 years experience managing a Payroll Department, with a team of at least 5 required
• At least 2 years experience hands-on experience with Payroll and General Ledger functions required
• Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office
• Experience with ADP, Ceridian, Paychex or other popular payroll system preferred.