Manager, Payroll Accounting & Reporting

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Management Business or a related field and four years of related experience; or a combination of training and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Accounting Finance or related field CPA CMA CPP Certification highly desirable.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidates qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume

Manager Payroll Accounting & Reporting

Payroll Department

Georgia State University

At Georgia State University the Payroll Time and Absence and Payroll Accounting & Reporting department issues more than 100000 payments each year to approximately 15000 faculty staff and student employees within the university.

ThePayrollDepartmentat Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Payroll Accounting and Reporting Manager

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Manage the Payroll Accounting functional area
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly understand federal state and local legal employment tax requirements. Comprehends existing and new legislation DOL and IRS requirements; supports the enforcement of requirements; advises management on related needed actions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and payment of Federal state and local payroll taxes including but not limited to Forms W-2 941 SUTA SUI and various other filing requirements.
• Provides required tax reporting support for various GSU departments.
• Provides support to the payroll run processing function.
• Provides support to the Clearance Form process.
• Provides support for all tax functions.
• Provides support for foreign national tax compliance.
• Ensure compliance with key internal controls and processes.
• Oversee the Common Remitter TRS ORP ERS 403b 457 and all other retirement reporting processes.
• Manage expired and reissued payroll checks and the unclaimed property process and ensure that data is received tracked accordingly and reported accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages the direct deposit rejects retractions and stop payment process.
• Manage the state and local multi-jurisdiction tax process.
• Research and reconcile payroll-related exceptions.
• Responsible for all general ledger functions related to payroll processing and bank reconciliations including but not limited to balancing accounts. Prepare and or review monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations and payroll general ledger account reconciliations.
• Management of current and outstanding tax items including amendments penalties and maintenance of new jurisdictions.
• Communicates actively with the Finance and HR department leads to review and monitor cross-departmental impacts of processes.
• Work with Benefits Team on reconciliations and the Deferred Compensation program.
• Payroll liaison for collection and audit of contributions.
• Manage the overpayment process inclusive of employee communications.
• Manage the departmental invoice and payment authorization processes.
• Oversee the payroll garnishment and general deduction processes.
• Performs otherrelated duties as assigned.

KNOWLEGDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time.

• Excellent interpersonal initiative teamwork problem-solving independent judgment technology organization communication (verbal and written) time management project management and presentation skills.

• Proficient withMicrosoft Office productswith an emphasis on Excel.

• Understands accounting processes (Payroll Accounts Payable etc.).

• Strong Attention to detail and strong organizational and follow-up skills.

• Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette.

Please Note: This position is located on-site five days a week at GSUs Downtown Atlanta Campus.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree in Accounting Finance or related field.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)