Accounting Payroll Manager

Company: Sh1ft Inc.
Location: Stratford
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

At Shift our mission is to improve the lives of millions of logistics, assembly, and warehouse workers who deserve economic opportunity. Our platform integrates recruiting, employment backoffice and vendor management software into a single solution providing an on-demand full- and part-time workforce to our clients. Our team builds the technology to connect millions of workers to consistent, quality jobs and a safety net. We are ex-Uber, Rappi, 99, and our clients are some of the leading e-commerce and logistics companies in the world. We're looking for a smart, efficient, and self-motivated individual, who will lead our US payroll function within our accounting team. In this role, you will be pivoting all payroll-related functions, including payroll processing and review, ensuring payroll tax compliance, managing the timekeeping system, performing ad hoc analysis and payroll reporting in a multi-state environment as well as playing a key role handling ongoing and one-time corporate tax assignments and analysis projects. You will be responsible for your assigned areas and help management implement new processes, improve on current procedures and create efficiencies.The ideal candidate is analytical minded, technologically inclined, results-driven, and will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a great opportunity to take on a core payroll role in a fast growing tech company and help implement new tools and procedures.Responsibilities* Own the payroll function and serve as the main point of contact for all payroll related matters* Process semi-monthly, final and ad-hoc disbursement of multi-state payroll, including, but not limited to garnishments, tax liens, miscellaneous deductions, benefits and taxes in a team environment for 500+ exempt and nonexempt employees* Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and in a timely way* Ensures all deductions are compliant with all federal and state wage laws* Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports* Research, analyze, and resolve discrepancies* Partner with the total rewards team on benefits calculations and audit of various service providers* Perform payroll analysis and research as required* Establish new worksite locations (ex. UI Tax) and manage quarterly payroll tax reporting* Assist with stock equity administration* Record payroll information in our accounting system* Calculate and record accruals* Assist with month-end close including bank reconciliations and journal entries* Perform analytical procedures* Assist in preparing payroll and other fiscally related audit testing* Assist with ad hoc and year-end audits* Work with our tax advisors on all state and federal payroll tax matters, as well as ad-hoc tax projects* Ensure payroll tax returns are filed accurately & timely in accordance with tax authorities* Respond to all payroll related tax correspondence and research issues as they arise* Build strong relationships with colleagues and employees by providing information and instructions* Own the employee T&E approval and reimbursement process, including approval and process reports in Expensify* Collaborate with People, Legal and Finance teams on cross-functional payroll matters such as new hires, commission payments, terminations, leaves of absence, policies changes, insurance, estimations and other projects* Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentialityRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.* At least 5 years of payroll experience with a combination of at least 2 years at a designated payroll provider (PEO, Payroll company) and in a rapid-growth environment company* At least 3 years of Corporate Accounting experience* Extensive regulatory payroll knowledge with experience working in a multi-state payroll environment and with payrolls over 250 employees* Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws* Ability to work with tight deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities* Highly detail-oriented, exhibiting strong organizational, problem-solving & analytical skills* Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective written and oral communication* Ability to think outside the box, and work independently while also being a team player* Ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels* Demonstrated commitment to customer service with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously* Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and departments* Advanced Excel skills (V-lookup, Pivot tables)* Proficiency using Google G-Suite and Microsoft Office

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