Senior Payroll Specialist

Cumming - Westport, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Westport, CT

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Senior Payroll Specialist at Cumming Group plays a crucial role in managing payroll processes for a large employee base. This position involves troubleshooting payroll issues, maintaining payroll data, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The specialist will also collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance payroll processes and support during audits, contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll inbox.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to payroll, including running off cycles, stop payments, and issuing replacements.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data in Workday payroll software system.
• Reconcile payroll journal to general ledger monthly.
• Prepare and distribute all annual tax reporting documents including W2 and W2Cs.
• Assist the payroll manager in benefit invoice reconciliation and funding.
• Drive key payroll-related projects through acquisitions and global payroll as we build for scale.
• Be a backup to the Payroll Manager.
• Provide support during payroll audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance to implement new processes and improve on existing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in relevant end-to-end payroll processing for over 1500+ employees in the US.
• Demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel utilizing Pivot, VLOOKUPs, and Functions for comprehensive reporting.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, related Federal/State/Local tax, and compliance.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Preferred knowledge in Workday Payroll system.
• FPC certification preferred.