What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at The Christian Reformed Church in North America?
Job Description
Job Description
Description
PURPOSE :
Oversees the processes for preparing, distributing, and reporting payroll and pension payments. Ensures adherence to established organizational policies and compliance with government regulations in assigned payroll activities and pension duties.
This position offers a flexible work schedule, attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution) and three weeks vacation.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Payroll Administration :
- Ensure compliance with established organizational policies and requirements (e.g. human resources, finance, etc. ), as well as any federal, state, and local regulations.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of payroll documents to record activities and issues meet compliance requirements, and provide audit references.
- Reconcile account balances to maintain accurate balances and comply with related policies, practices, and regulations. Ensure impeccable data quality at a critical internal control point.
- Research discrepancies in payroll information and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.
- Compile data from a variety of reliable sources to analyze issues and ensure compliance with mandated requirements.
- Verify payroll-related information (e.g. time sheets, direct deposits, wage attachments, benefits, etc.) to ensure accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
- Maintain payroll records in written and electronic formats to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
- Investigate and implement tax requirements for U.S. states and jurisdictions for reporting requirements internally and to the U.S. government.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions surrounding payroll and make changes as needed.
- Notify personnel and financial institutions about required documentation and procedures used to convey necessary information for completing transactions.
- Manage correspondence with internal and external parties to facilitate the accurate processing of payroll deductions / garnishments. Communicate with supervisors and employees regarding issues related to payroll information, including direct deposit, taxes, housing allowance, and overseas salary conversions for savings plans.
- Stay current on system knowledge, upgrades, and developments. Monitor professional literature on payroll administration and ensure the system and business policies conform.
- Work with the Finance department to create and automate payroll general ledger files for upload to accounting software. Provide information necessary for preparing and managing agency budgets.
Pension Administration :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE :
QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Full-time Benefits
Benefits may be pro-rated based on # of hours worked per week :
