Sr. Payroll Administrator - Remote

 

At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

 

 

 

This position is responsible for the daily payroll activities for a large and geographically dispersed population. This role is responsible for several key functions: serving as backup to the Payroll Manager and primary point of contact in his/her absence, training and providing guidance and oversight to the Payroll Administrator; performing the calculation of all wages and deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws; ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing; and maintaining policies and procedures for the payroll function.

 

 

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process full cycle bi-weekly payroll in partnership with other Payroll team members. Team provides support of a multi-legal entity and multi-state environment for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Prepares, reviews and processes payroll data, including but not limited to, one-time payments, retroactive payments, rate changes, terminations, new hires, LOA, garnishments, tax changes, and direct deposits.
• Performs audit reviews of payroll data (includes loading, balancing, and auditing timekeeping data) and coordinates with People Team and other partners on various changes needed for final calculation of payroll.
• Assist with cross training of payroll team members.
• Identify and assist in implementation of appropriate ongoing business process efficiencies to improve payroll operations.
• Provide exceptional customer service when receiving and responding to pay related inquiries using discretion & effective oral and written communication with associates and outside agencies.
• Ensures payroll is processed in accordance with tax laws, wage and hour regulations and ACS internal policies.
• Updates and maintains data in the Workday.
• Completes year-end payroll activities, including balancing and distribution of annual reports and W2’s.
• Works with the Payroll Administrator to resolve payroll-related issues, such as overpayments and benefit deductions from employees on leave of absence.
• Works with general ledger accounting team to ensure proper reconciliation of payroll accounts, including follow-up and resolution of outstanding checks and other reconciling items..

 

Other Duties:

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.  Accordingly, there will be other duties and responsibilities assigned including miscellaneous duties as required and/or requested.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE:     

Previous Experience:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a multi-state payroll
• 3-5 years working on Workday. Understanding of payroll to include gross to net pay calculations (regular pay, overtime pay, tax withholdings, pre and post- tax deductions, etc.). 
• Working knowledge of federal & state payroll laws.
• Good math/accounting aptitude

Preferred: CPP designation and accounting experience.

 

Educational Requirements:

Required: High school education or equivalent. 

Preferred:  BS degree in business from an accredited institution of higher learning.

 

SKILLS:         

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to provide a high level of customer service.

Ability to independently analyze and research issues and provide resolution.

Self-directed, organized and able to meet strict deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.

 

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires a high level of accuracy and dependability.

Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment.

No or very limited physical effort required.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

 

The starting rate is $61,500 to $70,000 per year. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

 

 

 

 

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

 

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.