Mgr, Payroll (SAO)

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The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the States Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system accounting policy development financial business process improvement recommendations and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

The State Accounting Office (SAO) Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining strict compliance with federal state and local role requires a strategic detail-oriented leader who can effectively manage a team optimize payroll processes and systems and safeguard sensitive financial ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

Important Notes:

Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must:

Successfully pass a background check including criminal background/records check employment and education verification employment reference checks credit evaluation and professional license checks where applicable

Upon and throughout employment both reside and work in the State of Georgia; and

Have current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The SAO does not sponsor or support employment based on non-immigrant visas now or in the future including but not limited to H-1B F1 M1 J1 E2 or any other visa category

Mgr Payroll (SAO) Payroll Manager (FIM071)

Pay Grade: M

Salary Range: $56310.72 - $73677.24

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field OR 3 years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge education job or internship experience training or certifications that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

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Manage the full-cycle payroll process including the collection calculation and entry of data for salaries benefits garnishments and taxes

Ensure adherence to all wage and hour laws (e.g. FSLA) and manage the timely filing of quarterly and annual payroll taxes including W-2 and ACA reporting

Recruit train and supervise payroll staff overseeing their daily workflow and providing performance evaluations

Maintain payroll software (e.g. ADP Workday PeopleSoft) and identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency

Conduct regular internal audits and facilitate external audits by providing necessary records and documentation

Prepare accurate financial reports and payroll metrics for senior management to assist in strategic decision making

Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll inquiries resolving discrepancies and issues with high professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

High Proficiency with standard office software (e.g. Excel Word Outlook) for data analysis documentation and reporting

Experience with TeamWorks (PeopleSoft) payroll or other large enterprise payroll particularly in a publicsector or multiagency environment

Exposure to Workday or payroll time tracking or HCM modules through work experience coursework or implementation projects

Experience working in a shared services or centralized service delivery model supporting multiple business units or agencies

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Please complete all sections of the application. A resume does not substitute for a complete work experience section.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The State Accounting Office is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field OR 3 years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge education job or internship experience training or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.