Acreage Holdings · 17 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAcreage Holdings is a leading operator in the U.S. cannabis industry, now transitioning to Canopy USA, LLC. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing accurate payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expert support on payroll matters while leading documentation processes and collaborating with HR and Finance.
CannabisPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Ensures timely and accurate preparation of payroll using Greenleaf Business Solutions and works closely with Payroll Strategy Manager and Finance to ensure that payroll actions and records conform to accounting policies and procedures
Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing, including collecting, calculating and inputting payroll data for all employees
Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws and industry trends, to ensure compliance and best practices
Collaborate with HR, Payroll Strategy Manager, finance and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions and salary changes
Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately
Generate payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deductions and other required reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Directly address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support
Processes payroll withholdings on compensation related transactions
Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information
Process manual checks as required
Ensures timely and accurate federal and state agency audits
Conducts audits as necessary. Provides and processes payroll reports required by benefit vendors (FSA, HSA, and CBP plans)
Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws and industry trends, works with Payroll Strategy Manager to implement necessary changes to ensure compliance and best practices
Coordinates with Green Leaf to apply for tax IDs for new jurisdictions and maintain tax information
Manage all state applicable unemployment and withholding tax, ensuring rate updates in HRIS system, and timely payments to agency
Coordinates with Green Leaf to manage multi-state tax withholding and compliance and processing tax adjustments
Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies while processing payroll
Ensure data integrity by monitoring and resolving payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately
Coordinates with HR and Managers to validate and manage the processing of new hire data, leaves and terminations, data entry, salary changes, and file imports (commissions, bonuses, etc.)
Reviews and validates timecard entries in collaboration with Management and HR Staff to ensure pay accuracy
Prepares detailed payroll reports
Oversees and reviews all federal and state payroll tax reports and payments, including quarterly and year-end returns in conjunction with third party payroll vendor
Provide periodic analysis of payroll and disbursement records
Directly manage Worker’s Compensation payroll audit processes with vendor in conjunction with HR
Be an engaged part of the Payroll and HR team, lending expertise and assistance with special projects and other HR initiatives outside of payroll
Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
5+ years in payroll, often high-volume processing
Advanced skills in payroll systems
Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
Knowledge of basic accounting principles, GL reconciliation, and financial data analysis
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or HR
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Exceptional attention to detail for data entry and error detection
Ability to resolve complex payroll issues and escalations
Clear verbal and written skills for employee inquiries and explanations
High level of integrity and discretion with sensitive data
Excellent time management and multitasking for strict deadlines
Ability to direct activities and improve processes
Benefits
Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401 (k)
Paid Time Off
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee life insurance and supplemental life
Spouse and child life and AD&D
Pet insurance
FSA and HSA available
Company
Acreage Holdings
Acreage Holdings is a vertically integrated, multi-state owner of cannabis licenses and assets in states.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$677.7MKey Investors
Canopy GrowthAdvanced Flower Capital
2024-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $48M
2024-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $10M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Debt· $25M
Leadership Team
Chris Watkins
Senior Manager, Wholesale Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Heather Boyd
Chief Product & Innovation Officer
Recent News
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