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We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Manager in Belmont, Massachusetts. Your main function will be to manage and oversee all payroll related activities within our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently process weekly, monthly, and bimonthly payroll, ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date.

• Manage changes in the system, including tax adjustments, direct deposit alterations, deductions, salary changes, and the addition of new hires.

• Uphold payroll laws and regulations, union contracts, and other rules when calculating paychecks.

• Provide reports to external banks and Federal and State systems, detailing deductions, retirement program contributions, and employee verifications.

• Generate data and create reports for various agencies such as Retirement board, unions, and School reports.

• Establish new pay codes for deductions, reporting, taxes, organizations, and object codes, ensuring all are accurately implemented.

• Handle garnishments and ensure they are accurately processed and recorded.

• Liaise with department heads and employees to ensure payroll data is accurate. Review and approve changes to reports and issue final earnings reports.

• Oversee the production of Worker’s compensation reports, reports on blended rates, salaries, and other projects.

• Ensure the creation of year-end W2, healthcare/benefit changes to deductions and reporting, FSA updates, and comprehensive annual reporting.

• Maintain strict confidentiality with all payroll-related information.

• Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll laws, rules, and regulations, and union contracts.

Requirements • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Proficient in accounting functions, with a strong understanding of financial principles and regulations.

• Previous experience in a payroll position is highly desirable.

• Demonstrable skills in payroll systems, with the ability to handle complex payroll calculations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create complex spreadsheets and reports.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy to ensure payroll data is processed correctly.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines effectively.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with employees and managers regarding payroll queries.

• A high level of integrity to handle confidential and sensitive employee information.

• An understanding of tax regulations related to payroll, and the ability to apply these to payroll processes.

• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies.

• Commitment to staying up-to-date with current payroll trends and regulations.

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