Director of Payroll
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Job Location:
Winston Salem, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Functional Purpose
The Director of Payroll manages directs and coordinates the activities of the payroll function to ensure the preparation processing and distribution of accurate and timely paychecks to employees. The position evaluates payroll processes to guarantee proper wage reporting assesses internal controls in payroll processing and makes necessary recommendations for improvements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish payroll schedules coordinate time and attendance entry and perform payroll checks and balances.
- Manage assigned project work and administer all activities associated with the delivery of payroll services; oversee strategic planning and evaluation of all payrolls.
- Monitor and ensure budgetary controls are followed.
- Hire motivate supervise and evaluate assigned staff (e.g. employee concerns/problems directing work training evaluating performance disciplining working with employees to correct deficiencies directing the implementation of new processes rules or regulations promoting consistency and accuracy of work etc.).
- Supervise manage and facilitate staff training in the operation of the payroll department.
- Advise departments and divisions on payroll and taxation issues policies and procedures; assist in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls.
- Research analyze and serve as spokesperson to senior staff and all key stakeholders on taxation issues policies and procedures. Train staff on related matters.
- Facilitate school/department staff training on payroll policies and procedures.
- Answer inquiries from school system and department staff regarding payroll issues.
- Prepare and administer the school systems payroll reports and reporting to the Internal Revenue Service the State of North Carolina NC Retirement System Social Security Administration and Employment Security Commission and ensure withholdings deductions and payroll-related reports are remitted and filed timely and accurately.
- Conduct administrative productivity and systems studies; evaluate and prepare reports and make recommendations for improving policies and procedures methods and systems of operations and process improvements to enhance internal auditing procedures.
- Keeps current with school system policies and state and federal regulations regarding pay practices Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) leave benefits state and federal withholdings taxation of employee benefit programs and other pertinent payroll related data.
- Attend conferences or meetings to remain current on programs and accounting policies and procedures as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of state federal and local laws and regulations pertaining to North Carolina public schools payroll.
- Knowledge of management and supervisory practices and principles.
- Knowledge of NC DPI Chart of Accounts.
- Ability to interpret train and implement new regulations and processes on a regular basis.
- Ability to plan organize monitor and evaluate the work of staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to maintain positive internal relationships and work collaboratively within and across departments.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to meet deadlines and successfully bring closure to projects.
- Ability to work under stress with tight deadlines while staying organized and focused to provide accurate information.
- Ability to implement and evaluate department goals.
- Ability to use sensitivity in dealing with issues for assigned staff.
- Ability to recognize understand and analyze problems and technical situations and recommend solutions.
- Ability to provide strong leadership for department.
- Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality and act with discretion.
- Skill in providing exemplary customer service and conflict resolution.
- Proficient with using a computer to create and maintain reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field plus 5 years of experience in accounting and 3 years of supervisory experience or 5 years of direct experience in a payroll management position.
- Desirable: Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field plus 7 years of experience with 3 or more years in public school accounting and finance.
Certification and Licensure Requirements:
- N/A
Pay Grade D2 - $6335.33 Mimimum Monthly Salary - 12 Months
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | FREQUENCY C - Constant F - Frequent O - Occasional I - Infrequent NR - Not Required | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | FREQUENCY C - Constant F - Frequent O - Occasional I - Infrequent NR - Not Required |
Climbing/Balancing | I | Lifting/Carrying | O up to 30 lbs. |
Crawling/Kneeling | I | Grasping/Twisting | O |
Walking | F | Reaching | F |
Running | I | Pushing/Pulling | O |
Standing | F | Fingering/Typing | F |
Sitting | F | Driving | F requires driving car between sites |
Bending/Stooping | O | Others: |
In compliance with Federal Law Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age or disability.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
