Manager, Payroll

Spectrum; Yorkwood (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications, operating Spectrum, seeks a senior payroll professional to develop procedures, manage multi-state payrolls and ensure accurate tax filings. This role oversees time-entry pay rules, GL postings and audit reporting, while ensuring SOX compliance and process improvements across departments.

The ideal candidate will lead payroll operations, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate with tax authorities and benefits programs, delivering accurate, timely payrolls for hourly and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures and manage preparation, documentation and disbursement of hourly and salary payrolls
• Ensure withholdings are deducted and records maintained
• Oversee payroll system setup for earnings, deductions and taxes
• Oversee pay rule setup in time entry application
• Ensure tax filings are completed accurately and timely
• Manage posting of payroll data to general ledger and payroll account analysis
• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act narratives
• Direct preparation of required reports and audits
• Liaise with other departments to resolve payroll issues
• Identify and implement efficiency changes in payroll processes

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

PC software proficiency

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Time and Attendance system

Payroll software

General ledger interfaces

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsible for developing procedures and managing the preparation, documentation and disbursement of hourly and salary payrolls. Ensure all applicable withholdings are deducted and records are maintained. Oversee payroll system set up for all earnings, deductions and taxes. Oversee set up of pay rules in time entry application. Ensure all tax filings are completed accurately and timely. Manage posting of payroll data to general ledger and oversee payroll account analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
• Ensure compliance with processes required by Sarbanes Oxley Act narratives.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of the organization's hourly and salaried payrolls.
• Manage the setup and testing of pay rules in the Time and Attendance system.
• Maintain earnings and deduction records, tax setups, and tables.
• Ensure that all federal, state and local taxes, Social Security contributions, contribution to employee benefit programs, and other deductions, are withheld from individual paycheck.
• Ensure third-part tax preparer promptly and accurately files all taxes; promptly manage inquiries by taxing authorities.
• Ensure payroll information interfaces with accounting system accurately and timely.
• Manage preparation and filing of required reports and/or payments to government agencies, other organizations and individual employees.
• Direct the preparation of required, informational and audit reports.

• Manage payroll system changes, including management of vendor issues.
• Serve as liaison with other departments, units, or locations in the resolution of payroll problems.
• Recommend and implement changes in methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the payroll function.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Experience managing multi-state payroll - 5+
• Management experience - 3+

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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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