As the global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of decorative surfacing materials, Formica® Corporation offers its customers the best performing products in the industry. We have an outstanding opportunity at our North American headquarters as a Payroll Manager.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Treasury, the Payroll Manager will be responsible for all US payrolls, hourly and salaried, including the Manufacturing Facility, Distribution Warehouses, Sales Force, and the Corporate Offices. Main duties will include payroll processing, maintenance of all payroll records and files, verifying all payroll tax filings including reconciliation to the general ledger and assisting in both external and internal audits.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Manages a Payroll Administrator.
• Ensures company complies with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting.
• Ensures company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements regarding payroll processes.
• Prepares pay by verifying time records; calculating and producing checks or electronic transfers; calculating and producing quarterly and annual incentive bonuses.
• Balances payroll accounts by auditing information; identifying and resolving discrepancies; initiating journal entries.
• Determines payroll liabilities by entering federal and state income and social security tax information, 401k transfer and direct deposits, wage assignments and garnishments.
• Manages system integrations and upgrades and works to streamline processes between the HRIS, Payroll and TIA Systems.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Coordinates expat programs including tax liability, compliance and reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field.
• 5 years’ previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, manager, or related position.
• Excellent computer skills; experience in payroll software (Ultipro preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite; additional system knowledge a plus.
• In-depth understanding of payroll procedures, laws, taxes, and best practices.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Precise attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to build relationships, trust, and interface effectively across multiple organizations and businesses.
• Certified Payroll Professional preferred.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an exciting, challenging, and fast-paced work environment.

To apply, please visit our Career Center at http://www.formica.com/en/us/careers.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Vets.

Only qualified individuals (those who meet the fundamental qualifications) will be considered as applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 business days from the date of the initial posting.

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