Payroll Manager - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll process for a client in the manufacturing industry. This role will be responsible for managing payroll for approximately 600 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN). The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and a proven ability to lead a payroll team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Manage and oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll for 600 employees, including salaried, hourly, and union workers.
• ADP WFN Management: Utilize ADP Workforce Now to process payroll, update employee records, ensure proper deductions, and maintain accurate payroll data.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws, labor laws, and union agreements, including managing garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare payroll reports, including general ledger entries, tax filings, and year-end reports (W-2s, 1099s, etc.). Reconcile payroll accounts, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll is balanced.
• Audit & Controls: Establish and maintain payroll controls, perform regular audits to ensure accuracy, and implement processes to reduce errors and identify any discrepancies.
• Employee Inquiries: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees, HR, and management, and provide excellent customer service regarding pay, benefits, deductions, and taxes.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of payroll clerks or assistants, ensuring adherence to processes, deadlines, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate payroll processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee pay history, tax filings, and benefit deductions.
• Year-End Close: Oversee the preparation and processing of year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, 1099s, and other year-end reports.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management, preferably within the manufacturing industry. Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) is required.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations, tax compliance, and labor laws.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.