What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Ellingson Companies?
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a strong focus in payroll to lead our payroll operations while managing various essential accounting functions. The ideal candidate will combine leadership skills with in-depth knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, union agreements, and accounting principles. The Finance department is fast-paced and requires ability to change pace with little to no notice. Ellingson is a stable, family values-based company that specializes in underground solutions throughout Southern Minnesota and the entire United States.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) match
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Oversee Payroll Staff: Supervise and manage Payroll Staff Accountants, including staffing, performance monitoring, and job appraisals.
- Ensure Accurate Payroll: Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including calculating earnings and deductions.
- Maintain Compliance: Ensure payroll practices comply with union rules, federal, state, and local tax regulations, and other applicable laws.
- Improve Payroll Processes: Manage, develop, and refine payroll processes, policies, and best practices.
Requirements:
- Very limited travel.
- Ability to work in an office environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of four years payroll processing experience including two years in a supervisory role. In lieu of degree, a minimum of seven years payroll processing experience, including two years in a supervisory role, may be considered.
- Experience with union payroll processing and reporting is highly preferred.
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing and tax reporting preferred.
- Experience in construction-based company preferred.
- Intermediate-level proficiency with Excel, including the ability to create, manipulate and analyze spreadsheets.
- Competency with MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance; ability to research and interpret regulations.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Ability to be highly confidential with information based on the nature of the responsibilities.
A full job description will be available upon request during the interview process.
Ellingson is a Drug Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $85 - $95
