Accountant/Payroll position responsible for performing skilled accounting and managing payroll for the Town of Essex. Supporting the Finance Department with attention to detail and accuracy in financial operations.
About the role
- Payroll Senior Consultant managing end-to-end payroll processing for diverse clients at Armanino. Overseeing payroll operations, compliance, and delivering client service on time and budget.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for a diverse client base, including multi-state payroll, tax filings, and employee lifecycle events (onboarding, terminations, etc.)
- Perform client activities including processing payroll, multi-state payroll and registrations, payroll tax filings and client support for Payroll functions
- Support extensive client base with all facets of Payroll Processing
- Perform Payroll support work under tight deadlines, including a multitude of activities such as benefits deductions, workers’ compensation, leave management, employee on-boarding, employee terminations, and policy administration
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with senior-level executives and decision makers within each client organization, and routinely communicate with them on projects relating to Payroll support, issues, and deliverables
- Deliver exceptional client service on time and on budget, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, regularly communicating on payroll issues, support needs, and project deliverables
- Maintain accurate records and historical payroll documentation; prepare audit-ready reports and correspondence as needed
- Support implementation of best practices for payroll operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations
- Actively contribute to team knowledge, methodology, and performance coaching; may oversee and mentor junior team members
- Participate in client onboarding, scoping, pricing, and change order support in collaboration with engagement managers
- Track billable hours (target of 75%) and assist with billing preparation, including out-of-scope service documentation
- Attend relevant industry/networking events and stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a payroll-related discipline, business, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years’ of experience managing all facets of payroll operations
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Paylocity or similar platforms
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate arithmetic calculations
- Ability to maintain accurate and organized electronic payroll records
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and vendors
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401K with Profit Sharing
- Wellness program
- Generous parental leave
- 11 paid holidays
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