Conner Strong & Buckelew · 15 hours ago
AVP, Payroll Manager
Camden, New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expConner Strong & Buckelew is a company focused on providing comprehensive risk management solutions. The Payroll Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the company's payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading the payroll team and serving as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries.
Employee BenefitsInsurance
Responsibilities
Overseeing and managing all aspects of the company's payroll functions, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time for all employees
Manage the end-to-end multi-state payroll cycle for all employees using ADP WorkforceNow
Ensure timely and accurate processing of all wages, salary payments, bonuses, commission payouts, and expense reimbursements
Administer and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws, including IRS regulations, FICA, unemployment insurance, and various wage garnishments
Manage the accurate processing of all payroll deductions, including benefits, 401(k) contributions, and flex spending accounts (FSA)
Oversee year-end activities, including the preparation, reconciliation, and timely filing of W-2s
Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and security of payroll data within the HRIS and timekeeping systems
Lead the implementation, testing, and configuration of payroll system upgrades, patches, and integrations
Perform complex payroll reconciliations (e.g., General Ledger, bank statements, tax filings) on a monthly and quarterly basis
Generate detailed payroll reports for finance, accounting, and HR departments, supporting internal and external audits
Supervise, mentor, and provide professional development opportunities for the payroll team
Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the payroll function to ensure consistency and scalability
Act as the escalation point for resolving complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee tax inquiries. Elevate issues to CHRO as necessary
Coordinate with the HR team to ensure accurate flow of new hire data, terminations, status changes, and benefits enrollment information
Collaborate with accounting department and all payroll related vendors
Qualification
Required
10-15 years of progressive experience in payroll administration, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role
Advanced proficiency with enterprise-level payroll software
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now
Comprehensive knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, taxation, and labor laws (e.g., FLSA)
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication
Must be an enthusiastic self-starter, flexible, able to multi-task and delegate or handle responsibilities with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is highly desired
Benefits
Participation in family medical and dental insurance programs
401K plan
PTO
Company
Conner Strong & Buckelew
Conner Strong & Buckelew is an insurance brokerage, employee benefits and risk management consulting firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Tiagwad
President & Chief Executive Officer
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