The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for up to 300 employees and the administration of the Concur platform for personal reimbursements and credit card reporting. This position provides senior level accounting responsibilities including reconciliation of all payroll-related accounts and monthly payroll-related entries. The Payroll Administrator works closely with the HR team and Grants Manager and reports to the Accounting Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Payroll functions:
Responsible for UltiPro maintenance and administration.
Responsible for Concur maintenance and
Analyzes, processes, and maintains payroll data, files, and reports in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
Ensure applicable state and local payroll tax deductions are set up based on site location and employee residence.
Verifies timely receipt of all payroll records, reviews and prepares timesheet import files for processing.
Provides Grant Manager LDR for review prior to timesheet
Reviews weekly transmission of HR file, checking for accuracy and
Provides the Accounting Manager or Controller pre-process payroll register for review, along with supporting
Processes and submits bi-weekly payroll upon review and approval by the Accounting Manager or Controller.
Prepares, processes, and maintains garnishments and other court ordered deductions, responding to agencies as needed and sending proper notifications to all necessary
Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
Processes bi-weekly expense and mileage reimbursements in
Provides and maintains orientation materials for new employees on CCI
Provides assistance to employees for payroll
Reports census information to the Department of
Process and finalizes year-end
Reconciles W2 information for accuracy and distributes
Maintains parking and transit forms and ensures compliance with transit benefit
Maintains and updates payroll tax limits in accordance to IRS
Responsible for SmartBenefit platform maintenance and
Assists in any payroll reporting for HR, Grants, and Finance
Accounting functions:
Responsible for bi-weekly payroll entries and
Responsible for allocation of monthly payroll taxes, fringe benefits, monthly
Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all payroll-related
Responsible for updating monthly accrued vacation
Responsible for quarterly reconciliation of 941 and annual 940.
Assists auditors, providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process required for annual financial statements, 403(b) audits, and Form 990.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory
Education and/or Experience:
Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or
Two to five years of experience/training in processing automated
Or equivalent combination of education and
Certified Payroll Professional is a plus
Required Knowledge. Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and
Must have excellent oral and written communication
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action
Detail oriented with good organizational
Experience using UltiPro or similar related payroll processing software.
Experience using Concur or similar expense-management
On-going professional development is required through trainings and webinars to stay abreast of changing procedures in the Payroll, Accounting, and Tax