Senior Payroll & Compliance Manager

Massachusetts Teacher Association; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in Quincy, MA seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee all payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, and manage reporting for grants and campaigns. You will supervise payroll staff, maintain compliance with federal and state laws, and optimize payroll processes and systems, including ADP integration.

Ideal candidates have a CPP/FPC, a strong finance background, and at least five years of full-cycle payroll experience, with knowledge of U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred. CPA or project management certification helpful.
• Minimum of five years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including accounting and tax compliance, managing audits, and experience with process and people management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Experience in defining and designing payroll reports for both external and internal stakeholders, mining data, and leveraging payroll reporting tools.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders, communicating changes, and training helpful.
• Experience processing payroll in a Union is a plus.
• Knowledge of year-end payroll activities, including reporting, reconciliations, and other year-end processes.
• Experience with financial accounting system implementation and optimization (payroll preferred).
• ADP Workforce Now or other payroll software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other applications.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop payroll staff, delegate tasks, and maintain high team performance and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both external service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate calculations and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Adaptable and flexible; capable of working both independently and under supervision on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for weekly, semi-monthly, and annual cycles, including reconciliations and ADP reporting.
• Review and approve GL payroll postings and supporting schedules for General Ledger.
• Coordinate with IT and Finance on taxable expenses, ADP uploads, and W-2 updates.
• Ensure timely payroll payments and compliance with regulations.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervision to payroll staff.
• Serve as primary backup for payroll processing and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPP or FPC preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in Quincy, MA seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee all payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, and manage reporting for grants and campaigns. You will supervise payroll staff, maintain compliance with federal and state laws, and optimize payroll processes and systems, including ADP integration.

Ideal candidates have a CPP/FPC, a strong finance background, and at least five years of full-cycle payroll experience, with knowledge of U.S.