Manager, Payroll Accounting, The Rinks Foundation

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 110000 - 130000

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Title:

Manager Payroll Accounting The Rinks Foundation

Pay Details:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $110000 to $130000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors including but not limited to the candidates geographic location job-related knowledge skills experience education/training internal value peer equity external market demands and organizational considerations.

The Manager Payroll Accounting is responsible for overseeing and executing payroll operations while leading payroll staff and ensuring accurate payroll accounting across multiple entities and locations. This position plays a key role in the management of the company payroll system compliance and internal controls while also performing hands-on payroll processing reconciliations reporting and general ledger activities.

The position plays a critical leadership role in partnering with Human Resources Finance Accounting Tax Legal and Operations to ensure payroll processes are accurate timely compliant and aligned with organizational strategy. This role supports The Rinks Foundation and the Irvine Ice Foundation and resides within the Accounting/Finance function.

Responsibilities

Payroll Leadership & Management Responsibilities

Lead direct and oversee all payroll operations payroll tax compliance and systems across multiple entities and locations
Manage mentor and develop payroll staff including recruiting hiring training performance management and disciplinary actions as necessary
Establish departmental goals metrics and controls to ensure timely accurate and compliant payroll processing
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) and advisor on payroll administration wage and hour regulations and payroll tax matters
Partner with HR Legal Tax Finance and external counsel to interpret company policies and government regulations mitigating compliance and litigation risk
Ensure appropriate internal controls and audit readiness for all payroll processes and outputs
Lead payroll-related process improvement initiatives to harmonize automate and improve efficiency
Implement payroll and timekeeping systems for new or acquired entities
Support a service-oriented payroll environment that delivers exceptional internal customer service

Payroll Operations Responsibilities

Oversee and/or process bi-weekly payroll using Workday ABI Timekeeping and ADP for multiple entities
Review audit and reconcile payrolls for accuracy including differential pay coaches compensation garnishments tax levies and manual checks
Maintain and update employee payroll records related to job status rates deductions and personal data
Manage payroll cases and ticketed issues with third-party vendors (e.g. ADP Smart Compliance)
Ensure timely processing and distribution of W-2s quarterly filings year-end reporting and employee notifications
Maintain 401(k) deductions employer match loans and timely submission of retirement plan data
Maintain compliance with all federal state and local wage and hour laws and regulations
Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees managers and leadership

Accounting & Financial Responsibilities

Approve and post payroll-related journal entries
Ensure timely recording of payroll journals for monthly close and accurate financial reporting
Analyze monthly labor costs and provide variance analysis against budget including headcount and wage changes
Monitor employee benefit costs and support forecasting and budgeting efforts
Maintain and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts
Prepare monthly journal entries payroll reports and ad-hoc financial analysis
Support internal and external audits including payroll and labor-related audit requests
Enhance and maintain payroll-to-GL integration and reporting efficiencies

Reporting & Additional Financial Support

Generate labor payroll and management reports using Workday ADP and ABI
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and payroll-related cash reconciliations as assigned
Provide reporting and analytical support to Accounting Finance HR and Operations leadership

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business or equivalent experience
Minimum 510 years of progressive payroll experience including payroll accounting
Minimum 5 years of managerial or lead payroll experience preferred
Experience processing payroll using Workday ADP and ABI or similar timekeeping systems
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains preferred
Strong knowledge of payroll accounting general ledger posting reconciliations and financial reporting
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
Strong communication skills and ability to work with team members at all levels within the organization
Strong attention to detail organizational and analytical skills
Proven leadership collaboration and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity
Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Flexible schedule with availability to work nights weekends and holidays when required

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelors Degree

Experience Required - 5 Year

This position is on-site.

Required Experience:

Manager

A great experience starts with you! The Rinks aims to provide a great experience for employees and guests alike! Join the team and become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization.Once youve had a chance to explore our current open positions apply to the ones you feel suit yo...