Lakeshore Learning Materials · 2 weeks ago
Payroll Manager (Hybrid)
Carson, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expLakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is a company that creates innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll preparation for multiple EINs and manage a team, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Consumer GoodsEducationFood and BeverageManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Overseeing accurate preparation, documentation and distribution of payroll for two U.S.-based EINs (weekly and semi-monthly), one CN-based EIN, one Asia-based EIN and vendor support for contractors
Coaching and mentoring a team of three
Reconciling and preparing 401(k) match, managing 401(k) compliance changes and audits, and partnering with Benefits and vendors for required filings
Tracking and reporting payroll vendor contracts and project costs, and partnering with various teams for cost monitoring and contract terms
Managing projects and testing; partnering with internal and external teams to roll out new initiatives and ensure compliance
Ensuring tax compliance and reconciliation, including vendor accountability for filings, account setup, error resolution and year-end reporting
Supporting labor and payroll compliance; partnering with HR teams for policy development, coding and testing
Assisting with external audit and reporting requests, including 401(k), worker’s compensation, corporate tax and various financial audits
Providing customer service to various lines of business; offering feedback on best practices and resolving vendor issues
Partnering with leadership on policy development and procedural changes
Participating in global company initiatives and confidential projects
Leading, directing and reviewing the work of team members to accomplish operational plans and results
Guiding and influencing others internally or externally to adopt new perspectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a related field is a plus
7+ years of experience in a similar role, including at least 2+ years in a people leader role
Experience with ADP (Vantage is a plus!) and Workday
Experience with a large-scale HRIS implementation is a plus
Familiarity with GL software is a plus
Ability to apply accounting and payroll expertise in challenging situations using critical thinking to solve complex problems
Proficiency in multiple areas relevant to the role including payroll accounting, payroll journal entries, and payroll taxes and law/compliance
Strong problem-solving skills with solutions aligned to best-practice payroll procedures
Brings broad, in-depth expertise and is regarded as a trusted authority in payroll practices and competencies
Preferred
FPC and CPP preferred
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it
Company
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Lakeshore Learning Materials is one of the most innovative manufacturers of educational materials in the country.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Kaplan
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Mickman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-11-03
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