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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job Description
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.
In this position…
Ford U.S. Employee Payments Team is seeking a new Payroll specialist, wo will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation by managing payroll functions, including calculating paychecks, withholding taxes, and maintaining payroll records, while also addressing employee inquiries and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. As part of this role, there will be a main oversight on to the International Service Employees (ISE) and Canadian Commuter Employees. This role is one of the key positions on the Employee Payments’ (Payroll) Team. It involves understanding end-to-end payroll processes for employees in multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations, accurate data management, and timely payments, while also addressing employee queries and collaborating with HR, external service providers, and finance teams. There are several opportunities to learn about Ford payroll taxes, other deductions, and the year-end process of issuance and correction of W-2s for all ISE and Canadian Commuter employees. This position is also heavily involved in many key initiatives and projects that relate to tax compliance and launch of the new payroll system (Oracle Cloud). The position does require the candidate to work on site (at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI) at a minimum of three days a week
Responsibilities
What you'll do…
Process payrolls in adherence with federal, state, and regional pay guidelines
Assist in auditing payroll runs, including key pre-validations of data
After each pay period, review the variance analysis preparing for certain tax deductions (i.e. FICA, Federal, State of Employment, State of Residency, Hypo Taxes, etc.) and prepare an explanation of variance if needed
Prepare ISE Receivables Aging and Reserve Analysis on a quarterly basis
Process Tax Equalization payments as instructed by Weichert, including the set-up of monthly deductions for Tax Equalization receivables as instructed by Talent Mobility team
Assist with Tax Equalization-receivable related escalations, inquiries, and validate Tax Equalization receivable write-off proposals by Talent Mobility
Responsible for managing the Deloitte Hypo Tax interface and reviewing file to ensure transactions are correct
Responsible for managing the Weichert interface and reviewing file to ensure transactions such as Hardship, Housing, Settling and Living Allowances for ISEs are correct
Provide payroll data/reports to Weichert and Deloitte as needed
Lead the annual retirement benefits audit with BDO Accounting firm and the Employee Benefits Office.
Prepare Ops Review Metrics data and slides for the quarterly Op Review and Metrics meeting, as it relates to the balance adjustments and W-2/W-2C stats
Prepare Balance Adjustments For Current Tax Year And Corrections Of W-2s For Prior Tax Years In The Payroll System, Including And Not Limited To:
Unearned wages that are repaid, working in collaboration with other functional teams (the Earnings team within Payroll, Cash Application team, and Receivables team).
State employment/residency, FICA exempt/non-exempt, and Federal tax corrections & refunds, working closely with local HR reps, People First HR team, and the employee help desks.
Own the process of the year-end W-2 for ISEs and Canadian Commuters, including but not limited to:
Work closely with other internal HR areas (such as Ford Talent Mobility and People First HR teams) and external partners (such as Weichert and Deloitte) to ensure that all required information is included on employees’ payroll records and W-2s
Maintain and update the timetable (checklist) that tracks all W-2 year-end tasks to ensure all items are completed timely
Conducted multiple audit reviews and testing to ensure accuracy of employees’ payroll records, including their W2s
Auto req ID
442936BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Payroll Specialist
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
You'll have…
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
2 years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment
Familiar with payroll software and systems is a must, preferably Oracle Cloud
Payroll tax experience is a must (international tax experience is desirable)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Must keep abreast of legislative / regulatory updates and best practices for payroll including but limited to FLSA, FMLA, and other common payroll compliance related topics
Understanding accounting principles (debits, credits, general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Quick learner, self-motivated, can multi-task, and change priorities quickly
Proactive, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities
Good communication and presentation skills
City*
Dearborn
State*
Michigan
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Ford Motor Company
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job Description
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.
In this position…
Ford U.S. Employee Payments Team is seeking a new Payroll specialist, wo will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation by managing payroll functions, including calculating paychecks, withholding taxes, and maintaining payroll records, while also addressing employee inquiries and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. As part of this role, there will be a main oversight on to the International Service Employees (ISE) and Canadian Commuter Employees. This role is one of the key positions on the Employee Payments’ (Payroll) Team. It involves understanding end-to-end payroll processes for employees in multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations, accurate data management, and timely payments, while also addressing employee queries and collaborating with HR, external service providers, and finance teams. There are several opportunities to learn about Ford payroll taxes, other deductions, and the year-end process of issuance and correction of W-2s for all ISE and Canadian Commuter employees. This position is also heavily involved in many key initiatives and projects that relate to tax compliance and launch of the new payroll system (Oracle Cloud). The position does require the candidate to work on site (at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI) at a minimum of three days a week
Responsibilities
What you'll do…
Process payrolls in adherence with federal, state, and regional pay guidelines
Assist in auditing payroll runs, including key pre-validations of data
After each pay period, review the variance analysis preparing for certain tax deductions (i.e. FICA, Federal, State of Employment, State of Residency, Hypo Taxes, etc.) and prepare an explanation of variance if needed
Prepare ISE Receivables Aging and Reserve Analysis on a quarterly basis
Process Tax Equalization payments as instructed by Weichert, including the set-up of monthly deductions for Tax Equalization receivables as instructed by Talent Mobility team
Assist with Tax Equalization-receivable related escalations, inquiries, and validate Tax Equalization receivable write-off proposals by Talent Mobility
Responsible for managing the Deloitte Hypo Tax interface and reviewing file to ensure transactions are correct
Responsible for managing the Weichert interface and reviewing file to ensure transactions such as Hardship, Housing, Settling and Living Allowances for ISEs are correct
Provide payroll data/reports to Weichert and Deloitte as needed
Lead the annual retirement benefits audit with BDO Accounting firm and the Employee Benefits Office.
Prepare Ops Review Metrics data and slides for the quarterly Op Review and Metrics meeting, as it relates to the balance adjustments and W-2/W-2C stats
Prepare Balance Adjustments For Current Tax Year And Corrections Of W-2s For Prior Tax Years In The Payroll System, Including And Not Limited To:
Unearned wages that are repaid, working in collaboration with other functional teams (the Earnings team within Payroll, Cash Application team, and Receivables team).
State employment/residency, FICA exempt/non-exempt, and Federal tax corrections & refunds, working closely with local HR reps, People First HR team, and the employee help desks.
Own the process of the year-end W-2 for ISEs and Canadian Commuters, including but not limited to:
Work closely with other internal HR areas (such as Ford Talent Mobility and People First HR teams) and external partners (such as Weichert and Deloitte) to ensure that all required information is included on employees’ payroll records and W-2s
Maintain and update the timetable (checklist) that tracks all W-2 year-end tasks to ensure all items are completed timely
Conducted multiple audit reviews and testing to ensure accuracy of employees’ payroll records, including their W2s
Auto req ID
442936BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Payroll Specialist
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
You'll have…
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
2 years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment
Familiar with payroll software and systems is a must, preferably Oracle Cloud
Payroll tax experience is a must (international tax experience is desirable)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Must keep abreast of legislative / regulatory updates and best practices for payroll including but limited to FLSA, FMLA, and other common payroll compliance related topics
Understanding accounting principles (debits, credits, general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Quick learner, self-motivated, can multi-task, and change priorities quickly
Proactive, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities
Good communication and presentation skills
City*
Dearborn
State*
Michigan
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Ford Motor Company
