Payroll Lead / Supervisor / Manager - Must Have Workday

A well established and highly respected nonprofit in the SFV seeks a Payroll Manager with large company experience. The individual will process payroll bi-monthly, perform the calculation of wages, maintain records, and distribute payroll reports and withheld monies. This is a wonderful organization to be part of. They are very pro work life balance and are always doing unique and interesting things to keep employees engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Perform payroll functions necessary to complete employee’s paychecks in a timely manner, including employee profile updates, document verification, inputting adjustments, reconciling paycheck information, check printing, direct deposit transmittal, payroll funding, and verification of required governmental reports and filings.
• Update and maintain employee payroll allocation in the payroll system and ensure payroll transactions are posted to the general ledgers accordingly.
• Verify and update company settings in the payroll system to ensure payroll is processed appropriately per company policies.
• Work efficiently with the payroll system vendor to resolve any issues in a timely manner, ensuring proper and accurate payroll processing.
• Prepare off-cycle payroll as required for any pay corrections, final checks, or additional payouts. Ensure payroll transactions are posted to the general ledger accordingly.
• Respond to employee’s inquiries regarding paychecks and benefits (insurance, PTO, and others). Field all employee inquiries regarding withholding orders, compute disposable earning, and apply garnishments appropriately.
• Assists with bi-monthly payroll processing quality reviews. Compiles bi-monthly payroll processing and supporting documentation for internal audit.
• Review and approve Employee Self Service requests for W-4 updates and direct deposit changes. Provide instructions and assist employees in the submission of requests accordingly.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll funding, payroll taxes, and garnishment payments and reclassifications as needed. Reconcile payroll tax and garnishment liability accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepare audit schedules for annual financial audit and audits by funders/grantors as assigned. Assist auditors as needed.
• Document, update and implement new payroll procedures as needed. Identify and implement improvements and efficiencies to our internal processes.
• Perform research and analysis on projects as requested by the Payroll Supervisor, Accounting Manager, or CFO.

Requirements:

• Workday Payroll experience
• Associate Degree in Accounting or Business or at least two years of payroll processing experience in Workday.
• Strong computer skills, including general knowledge of Excel and Word; proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.).
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Able to interface with others in an effective, open, and tactful manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills essential. Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with competing deadlines and to prioritize work effectively and apply a sense of urgency to projects. Must be highly motivated, able to exercise discretion and good judgment, work independently, take initiative, participate as an effective team member, and follow tasks through to completion.