Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity in the Higher Education industry located in New York, New York. The role is for a Payroll Supervisor/Manager, who will be responsible for managing and overseeing payroll transactions, ensuring accurate and timely processing, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

• Prepare and review payroll data for University staff and perform reconciliation of payroll registers to the University ledger.

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual federal, state, and local filing requirements.

• Assist with aspects of nonresident alien compensation related tax and reporting compliance.

• Collaborate with IT and HR on all payroll-related upgrades and software updates.

• Monitor unemployment insurance and coordinate with administrative payroll clerk.

• Manage the reporting system providing accurate and timely compensation information and reports.

• Prepare payroll-related documents and provide information for annual financial audits.

• Participate in the review, development, and implementation of compensation policies, practices, and procedures.

• Utilize various software systems such as ADP - Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and About Time for data processing and accounting functions.

• Ensure compliance with special payroll deductions and maintain Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) standards.

• Conduct regular auditing and benefit functions as per the industry norms. Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience in a payroll supervisory or managerial role within a higher education setting.

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems.

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services.

• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now.

• Proficiency in using Ceridian.

• Strong capability in Data Processing.

• Experience with About Time software.

• Solid understanding of Accounting Functions.

• Ability to perform Auditing tasks.

• Knowledge of Benefit Functions.

• Strong skills in ensuring Compliance.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.

• Experience with Special Payroll Deductions.

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