Adams Brown

Description

Position Summary

An individual in this position oversees a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure accurate and timely payroll services for multiple clients. Duties include mentoring and training Payroll Specialists on best practices and procedures, monitoring Specialist workloads, determining appropriate work assignments, resolving complex payroll issues and delivering exceptional client service while fostering a high-performing team environment. The Payroll Specialist Manager will also be expected to perform routine payroll activities such as data entry, computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing requests for payroll advances and processing records changes, balancing and monitoring earnings and deduction totals, calculating and preparing general ledger entries, inspecting system output records, reconciling, and correcting account entries, preparing reports for financial statements, and special projects. This individual is experienced in payroll concepts, practices, and procedures.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Requirements

Required Experience and Education

Associate Degree preferred, with 5+ years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with specific firm payroll systems preferred. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or other industry designation preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of Payroll Specialists, providing training, performance evaluations and career development.
• Understands clients’ needs and is proactive in proposing solutions.
• Collaborate with the Onboarding Team and Tax Department to align payroll processes with client needs.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and update processes accordingly.
• Performs data entry, as well as review of clients’ timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness on established timelines.
• Processes new hire, termination, and changes to client employees’ payroll records.
• Post changes in pay and/or tax status.
• Maintains clients’ time and attendance records.
• Calculate and execute special pay scenarios for clients, such as extra pays, advances, special pay types and other less-routine situations.
• Calculate and prepare general ledger entries using firm systems and procedures.
• Prepare and file payroll taxes and reports for clients.
• Performs, reconciles, and corrects regular reports for payroll, tax, and financial reporting purposes.
• Lead or assist Management with special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to use office equipment including a computer, copier, printer, and fax machine
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Ability to work well with others

Working Environment

AB Payroll, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday through tax season and close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.

AB Payroll, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.