We are seeking an individual with technical payroll and accounting expertise and an aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving. As a Payroll Manager, you will oversee all aspects of in-house payroll processing and tax compliance for the Unified Judicial System.
Job Highlights
Excellent benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year; salary increases; student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and State retirement plans.
Free parking.
Job Duties
Oversees the semi-monthly and monthly payroll processing of 4 pay groups by directly supervising two payroll staff.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of all payrolls by coordinating the timing of processing with HR partners, analyzing all payroll data, and reconciling results.
Processes off-cycle payments.
Reviews and validates all payroll voids and adjustments.
Responsible for settlement of all payrolls and business expense reimbursements.
Manually launches accurate and timely payment and tax integrations to the PA State Treasury, State Employee Retirement System (SERS), and other taxing authorities.
Submits, validates, and reconciles quarterly and annual federal, multi-state, and local tax filings.
Researches federal, state, and local tax law requirements and regulations.
Oversees annual in-house W-2 processing.
Responsible for creating and filing IRS 1099-MISC for deceased employee wages.
Configures and maintains Workday Payroll, including but not limited to tax authority exceptions for multiple states and local taxing authorities, run categories, payment elections rules, company tax setup (federal, state, local), earning and deduction rules, payroll-related dashboards, and period schedules.
Creates and maintains all written payroll-related process documentation.
Assists the accounting team with analyzing the general ledger and account reconciliations.
Assists budget team with the projection of salary and benefit costs.
Oversees and maintains a listing of all department tasks and projects through a cloud-based project management platform.
Conducts special projects and financial analysis as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting/finance.
Minimum of five years of progressive accounting/payroll experience.
Proficient in utilizing a payroll software system and strong knowledge of payroll operations, regulations, and compliance requirements.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
Additional Preferences
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, Financials, and Integrations (Cloud Connect, EIB, and Workday Studio) preferred.
Multi-state tax experience preferred.
Experience with cloud-based project management platforms such as ProofHub or ClickUp preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong research, organizational, planning, administrative, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Salary information
Starting Annual Salary
$75,000 - $85,000
Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.