Senior Payroll Specialist

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible to lead, execute and ensure accurate end to end payroll processing and taxes related to payroll calculations for US operations. Maintaining organizational efficiency and regulatory adherence while supporting employees, HR customer and business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all US employees including regular wages, bonuses, deductions, etc. Including annual processes and special runs such off cycle processing.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll Taxes for all US employees, compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations including timely filling of payroll taxes and related reports.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Stay updated on tax legislations changes and assess their impact on payroll processes providing visibility to leadership.
• Implement and maintain SOX controls and internal process guidelines and materials related to payroll and payroll taxes, ensure accurate reporting and safeguard against fraud.
• Prepare coordinate and execute internal and external audits.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunity areas, provide weekly reports to leadership including proposing actions to promote continues improvement in the payroll procedures.
• Manage the payroll and tax team providing direction, mentorship and training to ensure professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment with an open and two ways communication ambience.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance International Business, or Business Administration, Master's degree preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in payroll processing or tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of the payroll systems (e.g. ADP, UKG) and tax software.
• Ability to analyze and take operational decisions from payroll data including tax implications and compliance requirement to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborating with other departments and ability to communicate complex tax or payroll issues to non-experts.
• Ability to understand and develop partnerships with customers.
• Meticulous approach to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Deep understanding of the current payroll regulations including FLSA, IRS guidelines, state tax laws and local regulations. Awareness of changes due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and CARES Act is essential.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls related to Payroll processes.

Preferred:

• 2 years in a team lead role
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and GL reporting (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Work Environment:

The work environment is primarily in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a climate-controlled, atmosphere designed for productivity. There may be occasional opportunities to visit other offices for meetings or collaboration. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law.