Avidbank is a $2.1 billion commercial bank based in Silicon Valley serving the San Francisco Bay area and beyond. We are a highly responsive business bank, providing tailored financial solutions. We are advocates for our clients and specialize in providing innovative banking products and supportive services that exceed our clients’ expectations.

Founded in 2003, we specialize in commercial & industrial lending, technology and asset-based lending, specialty finance, real estate construction and commercial real estate lending. We have one branch in San Jose along with loan production offices in Redwood City and San Francisco.

Title of position: Payroll Manager

Position type: Full-time

Pay range: $85,000 – $100,000

Division: Operations

Work Location Type: Office Hybrid

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Summary:

The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Understands and assists with HR compliance to better support the organization and the employees.
• Reconciles quarter end and year end reports.
• Verifies and reconciles W-2s prior to issuance.
• Checks non-exempt timesheets for accuracy.
• Completes applications in multiple states in order to set up state tax IDs, ensures proper set up and accurate tax filings.
• Maintain leave, sick and overtime reports.
• Calculation and processing of termination payments.
• Maintains, audits and inputs weekly 401k deductions.
• Assists with Workers Compensation payroll audits.
• Enters all labor costs into the payroll system and makes appropriate distributions to the general ledger.
• Assist with reconciling accrued payroll records to the general ledger controlling accounts monthly.
• Prepares various payroll reports as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of ADP WFN
• Experience with other payroll vendors a plus
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws
• Good understanding of the common fiscal procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

Avidbank offers full time employees competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, 401k with matching, paid holidays and a competitive paid time off policy.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Avidbank is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.