Payroll Manager

POSITION TITLE

Payroll Manager Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) STE Hackney Inc. is a $185 million manufacturer of specialized aluminum drop-frame truck bodies, trailers, refrigerated truck bodies and trailers and specialty vehicle cabs. Headquartered in Washington NC, the company operates four manufacturing facilities in the continental United States and is owned by Vision Technologies Land Systems, a subsidiary of ST Engineering.

Position Summary:

Responsible for overseeing the processing of company payroll and corporate Time and Attendance. Ensures accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. Ensures proper governmental reporting and compliance. Prepares statistical reports as needed. Directs the activities of the four (4) Plant payroll administrators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Processing payroll for biweekly exempt and non-exempt employees. Enroll/Term and maintain employees' profile and enter benefits in the payroll system Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely Reconcile payroll, obtain approvals prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports Understand proper tax treatment and processing requirements for wages and employer paid benefits Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance Maintain Worker's Compensation reporting and annual audits Maintain payroll related GL mapping with Paylocity, prepare journal entries for posting and reconcile accounts Administer 401k documents, manage reporting to administrator and facilitate annual audit Receive and document any necessary approvals prior to processing any non-standard payments Processing and verification generates ACA (Affordable Care Act) data Update and reconcile statements from Paylocity, as well as quarterly and year end payroll filings Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed Bank statement reconciliation Assistance with other finance and reporting matters as assigned Monitors changes and remains current on legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements (e.g., wage and hour, garnishments, tax matters, 401(k) and other benefit deductions) Oversees the preparation of required reports or payments to government agencies, insurance companies, or other organizations. Oversees the payroll processing activities for the payroll department, which includes work allocation, problem resolution and training-verifies time and attendance each pay period. Tracks Short Term Disability pay and severance pay

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of 5 years' experience calculating and processing in-house payroll Prior experience with HR/Payroll, time and general ledger systems required Experience with Paylocity a plus Minimum of 3 year of payroll tax preparation experience strongly preferred Base knowledge of applicable Federal and State HR/Payroll Laws (FMLA, FLSA, e.g.) and IRS regulations that impact payroll Excellent processing skills and attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines Excellent written and oral communication skills Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible Must be detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Willingness to experiment and work with new technologies and software platforms

Disclaimer:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Payroll Manager.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person