Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking a Payroll Manager to join our team. In this role you will oversee accurate preparation documentation and distribution of payroll for two U.S.-based EINs one CN-based EIN one Asia-based EIN and vendor support for contractors. The position also requires coaching and mentoring a team of three to achieve operational plans and results. Applicants should be able to apply accounting and payroll expertise in challenging situations using critical thinking to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate also demonstrates proficiency in multiple areas relevant to the role including payroll accounting payroll journal entries and payroll taxes and law/compliance.

Must be able to commute to Carson California.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Overseeing accurate preparation documentation and distribution of payroll for two U.S.-based EINs (weekly and semi-monthly) one CN-based EIN one Asia-based EIN and vendor support for contractors
• Coaching and mentoring a team of three
• Reconciling and preparing 401(k) match managing 401(k) compliance changes and audits and partnering with Benefits and vendors for required filings
• Tracking and reporting payroll vendor contracts and project costs and partnering with various teams for cost monitoring and contract terms
• Managing projects and testing; partnering with internal and external teams to roll out new initiatives and ensure compliance
• Ensuring tax compliance and reconciliation including vendor accountability for filings account setup error resolution and year-end reporting
• Supporting labor and payroll compliance; partnering with HR teams for policy development coding and testing
• Assisting with external audit and reporting requests including 401(k) workers compensation corporate tax and various financial audits
• Providing customer service to various lines of business; offering feedback on best practices and resolving vendor issues
• Partnering with leadership on policy development and procedural changes
• Participating in global company initiatives and confidential projects
• Leading directing and reviewing the work of team members to accomplish operational plans and results
• Guiding and influencing others internally or externally to adopt new perspectives

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in accounting business or a related field is a plus
• 7 years of experience in a similar role including at least 2 years in a people leader role
• Experience with ADP (Vantage is a plus!) and Workday
• Experience with a large-scale HRIS implementation is a plus
• Familiarity with GL software is a plus
• FPC and CPP preferred
• Ability to apply accounting and payroll expertise in challenging situations using critical thinking to solve complex problems
• Proficiency in multiple areas relevant to the role including payroll accounting payroll journal entries and payroll taxes and law/compliance
• Strong problem-solving skills with solutions aligned to best-practice payroll procedures
• Brings broad in-depth expertise and is regarded as a trusted authority in payroll practices and competencies

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain! 

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $98000-$130000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time