Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field preferred; equivalent payroll experience may be considered.
• 5-10 years advanced payroll experience in large, multi-state, multi-entity, union, or North America payroll environment required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, payroll liabilities, gross-to-net reconciliation, and general ledger support needed.
• Experience with year-end payroll processing and statutory reporting for U.S. and/or Canada required.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex payroll, tax, accounting, or system issues and recommend process improvements.
• Familiarity with union payroll accounting and related reconciliations preferred.
• CPP, FPC, PCP, or equivalent payroll certification preferred; advanced certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll accounting and reconciliation activities, including payroll liability reconciliations and month-end close support.
• Manage Vanguard/401k and retirement plan payroll activities, ensuring processing and issue resolution.
• Support payroll tax and compliance activities for U.S. and Canadian operations, including tax code setups and payroll tax configurations.
• Coordinate year-end, quarter-end reporting, and audit activities to meet deadlines.
• Provide backup payroll processing support as needed, maintaining knowledge of payroll procedures and audits.
• Support systems, controls, and process improvements for payroll functions, identifying control gaps and maintaining documentation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunity for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Supportive team environment with cross-training opportunities.