Payroll and Benefits Manager

What we are looking for

AscellaHealth is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager for its Berwyn, PA office. This position will manage employee payroll and benefits administration. They will oversee the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Additionally, they will manage the benefits payment processing for the organization and record the payroll in the accounting system

.This position is an individual contributor with the opportunity to grow into a supervisory role. It is a hybrid role that focuses on 3 days per week of in-office work, with opportunities for work-from-home arrangements on the other 2 days

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What the position will be doi

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  Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductio
• ns.Monitor promotions, transfers, and terminations, and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rat
• es.Resolve any payroll issues, including State payroll tax withholding and filin
• gs.Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactio
• ns.Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practic
• es.Report all required payroll-related documentation to vendors and Federal and State reporting agencies in compliance with laws and regulations (Unemployment wage reporting, W-2 process and reporting, et
• c.)Gather employee data, perform reconciliations, record journal entries, and execute the processing of monthly payroll fe
• es.Coordinate with HR and other departments to ensure clear communication about upcoming changes to payro
• ll.Verify the accuracy of monthly employee benefits’ premiums and maintain data to track, verify, and analyze employee benefits-related costs and claim activiti
• es.Reconcile any discrepancies to benefits and ensure all benefits bills are paid on ti
• me.Coordinates with the HR business partner to correct any data discrepancies between ADP Workforce Now and benefits carrie
• rs.Prepare quarterly, yearly, and monthly reports, as well as record payroll data into the accounting syst
• em.Perform other related duties as assigned or as necessary; remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational nee

ds.Necessary Skills, Education & Abilit

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  A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is requ
• ired5 or more years of experience in managing a company or organization’s payroll and benef
• its.Proven experience with Payroll and Time and Attendance software such as ADP, Workday,
• etc.Experience working with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics is help
• ful.Exceptional proficiency working with Excel, including working with pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOK
• UPs.Knowledge of accounting journal entr
• ies.Familiarity with multiple State and Federal payroll tax rules and regulat
• ionsDemonstrates ability to solve problems and document processes for consistency and improvem
• ent.The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discret
• ion.Relentless attention to detail, and the ability to be a creative self-starter and team pla
• yer.Passionate and curious person who looks to learn continuously and embraces the adoption of new technologies that impact business, markets, and user experien
• ces.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting effectiv
• ely.Problem-solving mindset with the ability to de-escalate issues and find solutions quickly and effectiv
• ely.Strong business skills and demonstrated ability to build solid working relationships with teammates, business leaders, and stakeholders while exhibiting genuine c
• are.Transparent and persuasive communication and presentation ski
• lls.Ability to thrive in an environment with constantly changing and potentially competing priorit
• ies.Ability to think and act independently, formulate, and support new ideas, champion new initiatives within and beyond the scope of own responsibilit
• ies.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outl