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    Payroll Manager - Westminster, United States - Carroll County, MD

    Carroll County, MD
    Carroll County, MD Westminster, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Payroll Manager

    Information


    • Grade: C14
    • Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
    • Organization: Comptroller - Payroll
    • Location: County Office Building
    Who We Are


    At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community.

    As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve.

    We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace.

    As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

    What You Will Do

    As part of the Department of the Comptroller, you will lead our payroll operations.

    Under the direction of the Bureau Chief of Accounting, your expertise as a payroll manager will ensure employees receive their approved compensation in a timely and accurate manner.

    You will manage the overall payroll procedures within our organization; the leadership you provide will support the payroll team and ensure work complies with all laws and tax obligations.

    Essential Duties


    • Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of payroll operations for the County and its allied agencies. Supervise and support payroll staff while monitoring the quality of their work.
    • Resolve tax and deduction questions relating to pre-tax, tax deferred, post-tax transactions and taxable fringe benefits. Mange the issuance of annual W2 forms.
    • Plan and implement payroll processing, auditing, and reporting procedures based on County policies and government regulations. Ensure work meets established deadlines and standards.
    • Resolve payroll discrepancies by checking transactions, carrying out audits, and developing action plans to implement corrections.
    • Maintain internal controls to ensure proper entry of data into the payroll system. Compile reports required by management or other federal, state, and local government agencies. Manage the preparation of electronic transfers of payroll data.
    • Review, analyze, and interpret documents received from human resources and other departments for processing payroll transactions. Coordinate actions for refunds, recovery of wages, direct deposit failures, and other pay event corrections.
    • Oversee the maintenance of retrievable files of source documents for audit trails. Prepare schedules and work papers for external auditors.
    • Maintain knowledge of and comply with all payroll policies and procedures
    • Review budgets for the office. Recommend reallocating resources when necessary.
    • Implement standards developed in coordination with peers through policies, procedures, and work schedules. Lead team training to reinforce integrity, ethics, and use of best practices.
    • Maintain transparent communication to support flow of information in the organization.
    • Encourage collaboration and support team members work and development through mentorship. Build and maintain a welcoming workplace.
    • Lead team operation to meet standards set in Federal, State, and local laws. Partner with legal counsel to ensure departments policies, procedures, and practices follow applicable Carroll County ordinances.
    • May perform additional duties in supervisor's absence.
    How You Will Succeed

    Your Skills


    • Payroll Taxes (Advanced)
    • Income Tax Regulations and Legislation (Advanced)
    • Payroll Regulations and Legislation (Advanced)
    • Time and Payroll Management Software (Advanced)
    • Bookkeeping (Intermediate)
    Your Strengths


    • Service Excellence
    • Decision Making
    • Collaborating with Others
    • Exemplifying Integrity
    • Holistic Thinking
    • Inspirational Leadership
    • Digital Literacy
    • Continuous Learning
    • Accounting and Financial Systems, Processes, and Technology
    • Accounting and Reporting
    • Financial Acumen
    • Payroll Processing
    You Might Be a Good Fit If

    Education and Experience


    • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
    • Five or more years of related experience
    • Three or more years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to perform supervisory duties.
    • A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
    Preferred


    • Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Compensation and Benefits
    Additional Information


    • May be required to work outside of standard hours.
    • Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
    Why You Will Love Working Here

    All the Benefits You Need

    Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees.


    For eligible employees, this includes:

    • Generous paid time off
    • 13 Paid Holidays
    • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
    • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
    • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
    • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

    Find out more here:
    Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland )

    Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity.

    Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited.

    The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L.

    Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources or Md.

    Relay 711/ The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.


    Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at , via telephone at or stop by our office at 225 N.

    Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

    Disclaimer:

    This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.


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