Payroll Manager

Title: Payroll Manager Location: Alexandria, VA (hybrid)Salary: $120k-$140k Start Date: ASAPQualifications: BS in Accounting, Finance or related field, Certified Payroll Professional strongly desired; Associates degree coupled with relevant years of experience and Certified Payroll Professional certification will be considered.Minimum of 5 years of related experience in payroll processing and oversight with exposure to accounting Experience processing labor in Costpoint and all People related modules.Experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and internal and external.Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems.Description:Responsible for managing the payroll processing function for a multi-state, domestic payroll. Provides support to the Accounting Department in the compilation and review of financial information and reports. Assists the Corporate Controller in representing the Finance Directorate with auditors and other internal/external contacts.Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the bi-weekly labor and payroll processing. This includes timekeeping, all labor and payroll maintenance/functions, and all payroll related month-end, quarter-end and year-end duties.Audits payroll information for accuracy; researches and resolves discrepancies related to payroll and/or benefit information and documentation (benefit deductions, salary status, late hires, leave of absence, terminating employees, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.Analyzes payroll reports and creates payroll related journal entries, performing account reconciliations using established policies and procedures, in a timely manner.Assists in responding to and resolving any inquiries regarding payroll direct deposits and paychecks.Serves as system administrator for the electronic timesheet and payroll systems and as the company point of contact for timesheet questions.Interprets the timesheet policy to provide guidance to employees and managers.Maintains and compiles all payroll and accounting work papers and prepares all required reports as requested; assists in compiling and analyzing labor and payroll audit responses prior to submission to outside auditors.Maintains correspondence, and other confidential records according to established procedures; preparing and submitting labor statistics reports and maintaining COBRA payments.Responsible for other Payroll duties as assigned, including related special projects.