Payroll Manager - Worcester, United States - City of Worcester

City of Worcester

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Worcester, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Title

PAYROLL MANAGER

Department/Division
Treasurer and Collector's Office

06/06/2024

06/21/2024

Type
Full Time

Hours
40 Per Week

Wage
$75,721 - $87,451 annually

Description

PAYROLL MANAGER

TREASURER AND COLLECTOR DEPARTMENT

CITY OF WORCESTER

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

Direct the work of staff responsible for processing weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly payroll transactions for employees and retirees of the City
Oversee and direct the analysis and resolution of payroll or withholding inquiries or changes requested by employees, Human Resources, or Innovation & Technology Departments
Oversee and direct the daily funding of all City warrant activity for payroll, payables, and other refund or management funding requests
Prepare and reconcile quarterly forms 941, M941, 945 and M945 for Federal and State withholdings compliance
Prepare and reconcile W2 forms, including review and analysis of tax compliance and withholdings
Partner with departmental payroll managers, Human Resources, and Auditing employees to ensure all nonsalary compensation payments are paid accurately and in accordance with federal and state regulations
Work with payroll team members and managers to ensure stop payments, reversals, and wage repayments are done properly and timely
Assure that all compliance related deliverables are filed timely and accurately with regulating authorities

SECONDARY ELEMENTS:

Assist with Treasurer and Collector financial tasks as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Competence in payroll taxation and laws
Supervisory experience in taxation and payroll
Experience with robust, high transaction volume financial systems and ledgers
Computer proficiency, include Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Ability to work independently, consistently, and reliably to meet established deadlines
Ability to perform under pressure and in a fastpaced environment
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees
Ability to read and interpret laws, policies, regulations, and procedures
Strong analytical and organizational skills, accuracy, and detail orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business/Public Administration, or related field OR;
An equivalent combination of education & experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the abovementioned requirements.
Experience with payroll or finance
Supervisory experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience with analyzing and reconciling financial data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or other accounting and/or tax related certification
Three (3) years of payroll supervisory experience
Experience with Workday or similar cloudbased payroll management system.
Two (2) years of experience with account reconciliation
Municipal experience

SALARY RANGE:
$75,721- $87,451 annually, exempt, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.