Upper Midwest HERC

Position Title: Payroll Manager, University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc.

Posting Number: U230007

Employer: University Affiliates

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll and fellowship processing in a multi-entity environment
• Ensure withholdings are remitted accurately and timely to the appropriate agencies
• Audit and verify payrolls and all related information for accuracy and completeness, including all salary changes, benefit deduction updates, new hires, and terminations
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place and followed
• Manage all biweekly, quarterly, and calendar year end payroll responsibilities including preparation of quarterly payroll tax filings (federal, New York, and any additional states as needed), W-2 and 1042 processing.
• Manage all fiscal year-end payroll responsibilities including preparation of payroll work papers and related journal entries for year-end payroll accruals and reconciliation of payroll liability accounts for the annual financial statements.
• Complete ad-hoc reporting and internal audits as necessary to maintain accurate and compliant records. Examples include W-4 forms, payroll balance sheets, and earnings records.
• Work closely with Benefits/Human Resources of UBF and affiliated entities to ensure Benefits/Human Resources and payroll systems are synchronous, timely, and accurate, and all appropriate and necessary backup is provided and complete.
• Ensure compliance with regulations governing payments to non- U.S. citizens
• Ensure compliance with New York State Wage/Theft Prevention Act

• Develop, recommend, and lead projects to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Coordinate and manage project and issues list with IT support team
• Create reports and provide meaningful data to UBF management staff and other University areas as needed or requested
• Work with UBF management and the University on current and future technology projects

• Provide general and daily management of payroll staff
• Complete annual performance evaluations and performance programs for all payroll staff
• Communicate actively with Accounts Payable, Human Resources, and accounting to review and reconcile shared data

• Ensure timely processing of quarterly and annual federal and state tax filings
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax remittances
• Ensure year end distribution of tax statements and tax reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum five years in a payroll environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Working knowledge and experience with accounting management information systems.
• Working experience of accounting for payroll expenses across multiple cost centers.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes at the federal and state level.
• Knowledge of standard payroll tax forms and reports, including all aspects of electronic filing.
• Experience with ASCII and encryption software. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to attend to and prioritize projects.
• Strong interpersonal and outstanding customer skills are required.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, problem solving, and technical skills are also required.
• Accurate, flexible, detail oriented, highly ethical and have proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• High emphasis placed on professionalism, efficiency, and a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience managing staff.
• Prior experience with payments to non-U.S. citizens under tax treaties.
• Experience in a college or university environment.

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 40304

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