Payroll Manager at Atrium
Newark, NJ
About the Job
About Atrium:
What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.
Client Overview:
Our client is a long-standing NJ-based transportation organization that is looking to add a Payroll Manager. This organization is looking for an experienced professional who can work on a team just as effectively as they and work independently. A background and experience in general accounting and full-cycle payroll is a must.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$45/hr – $50/hr
Position Overview:
Payroll Manager applicants must have strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Looking for 5 – 10 years of experience in a senior and management level payroll position experienced in month-end close, accruals, fixed assets, and payroll processing using Oracle. Ideal candidate should be hard working, and comfortable with meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with Oracle Discoverer is a big plus. Must have payroll management and senior-level experience.
Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager:
- Collaborate and support department manager(s) in processing payroll functions required to produce scheduled and requested pays (both Regular Cycle and Off-Cycle,) including accurate deductions and taxes and resolution of system issues thereby ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.
- Responsible for reconciling and transmitting payroll data to General Ledger, Accounts Payable, the bank, and third-party vendors.
- Perform General Ledger account reconciliations, resolve payroll bank account reconciliation issues, and prepare manual journal entries as needed.
- Assist with full-cycle payroll processing and work with the payroll tax (multi-state).
- Assist with payroll deductions, adjustments, and weekly reporting.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
- Perform input, maintenance, and review of finances and expenses.
- Payroll Accounting.
Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Comprehensive experience working with Oracle and Oracle Discoverer.
- Multistate Payroll and Payroll Tax.
- General Accounting experience – journal entries, month-end, and financial reporting.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or a related field is a plus, but not a must-have.
Benefits:
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
