Accounting Manager – Compensation and Benefits

This remote Manager role is a key Forefront team member responsible for leading the payroll team, including an internal team and outsourced payroll service providers, and managing all aspects of the U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This role is a mix with the Payroll team reporting into this position, but this also includes responsibilities for compensation related accounting.  This Accounting Manager is responsible for accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing for associates, compensation related accruals including benefits. As the subject matter expert, this individual will have an in-depth understanding of payroll and timekeeping best practices, payroll accounting, general ledger setup, multi-state and federal, state, and local jurisdictional tax filing expertise, and ensure proper controls are in place for regulatory compliance and audit reporting. This role will report to the Controller and work in close partnership with Human Resources and Accounting teams.

Essential Functions

• Manages team over U.S. and Canadian (substantially U.S.) payroll operations including outsourced payroll service providers (ADP)
• Responsible for accuracy of all payroll and compensated related accruals including payroll, medical, post -retirement accruals and related account reconciliations
• Oversees execution of payroll processing procedures to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external audits and IRS and multi-state regulations as they relate to payroll activities, while working directly with payroll service providers or tax agency to resolve issues.
• Monitors federal, state, and local taxes, garnishments, and all other deductions to ensure accuracy of payroll transactions and tax compliance.
• Manages and oversees payroll tax filing, payroll journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, payroll funding, payroll earnings, deductions configuration, and payroll reporting.
• Ensures all areas of Great Plains are maintained and updated to reflect operational changes and the addition of new clinics or providers.
• Oversees team that administers TimeStar reporting system, including providing support to clinic leaders.
• Partners with the business to help educate, communicate and solve payroll related issues.
• Maintains technical competence in areas for payroll processing and tax including the identification, and proposal of solutions on payroll related issues.
• Provide leadership, development and performance management for direct reports.
• Responsible for the accounted related to profit sharing and 401(k) plans including:
• • Ensures accurate accruals
  • Manages the team that prepares census data, required payments, and participant notices
  • Coordinates Plan audits with outside accounting firm
  • Ensures annual 5500 tax reporting is accurate and filed timely

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
• Minimum of 3 years of responsibility / supervision of payroll team in a multi-state environment
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred
• Prior experience with Great Plains and ADP is preferred
• Experience working at an advanced level in Excel required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be detail oriented.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, leadership, and the public.
• Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
• Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
• Ability to communicate via telephone.
• Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.

For this position, the base pay range is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.  Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certifications or training.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000