Payroll Operations Manager

1 day ago


San Diego, California, United States ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc. Full time
Job Summary:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax regulations for our multi-state US employees. This position reports to the Senior Director of Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for US multi-state payroll using Paylocity, including regular semi-monthly, equity, bonus, incentive comp/commission, and out-of-sequence payrolls.
  • Reconcile payroll before transmission; process and validate confirmed reports.
  • Manage 401K administration for employee and employer contributions, and compliance audits.
  • Process ESPP activity including employee contributions, refunds, and compliance audits.
  • Manage and maintain all payroll-related tax accounts (i.e. withholding, UI, local, and any other payroll accounts as needed) as well as setting up all payroll-related tax accounts in any new states.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the payroll system and all payroll-related tax compliance requirements for all states we are established in.
  • Partner with HR to complete employee onboarding, ensuring new hires are accurately entered into Paylocity on a timely basis.
  • Manage accurate and timely quarterly and annual tax reconciliations and reporting, including W-2's.
  • Investigate any discrepancies or unusual items related to payroll or payroll taxes.
  • Serve as the contact for employee payroll inquiries.
  • Assist the Accounting team with journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Assist Controller in review and approval of Concur expense reports, ensuring accurate support and coding.
  • Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business related field, and/or equivalent experience in payroll and benefits department preferred.
  • 7+ years of full-time payroll processing experience at a complex multi-state organization is required; Life Sciences company experience is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of payroll rules and regulations including taxes.
  • Experience with payroll systems; Paylocity is a plus.
  • Familiarity with benefits administration.
  • Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment, self-motivated and self-directed, and ask for support and guidance as needed.
  • Strong SOX experience.
  • Strong ability to independently research and interpret payroll and new tax requirements.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to research complex issues.
  • Flexible mindset with the ability to identify multiple solutions or options to overcome challenging situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and present ideas to all levels of employees throughout the organization.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate and build effective relationships across multiple departments and functions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to proactively manage multiple tasks and workloads; flexible, able to adapt/adjust with short notice.
  • Capable of making sound judgments and anticipating needs.
  • Capable of handling tight deadlines in a calm manner.
  • High level of accuracy.
  • Able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint.
Benefits:

The full-time salary range for this posted position is $125,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. This position is also eligible for Equity, 401k matching, and our excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees.



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