Payroll Manager - Tarrant County College : Job Details

Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Accountant - Grants and Foundation , the Payroll Manager is responsible for managing the District's payroll function, ensuring compliance with the Colleges policies and procedures, and federal and state laws.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Performance Requirements*

• Responsible for reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Researches and recommends effective payroll procedures
• Provides critical thinking regarding payroll procedure improvements
• Prepares, reviews, and processes payroll: post to all general ledger accounts
• Resolves payroll related problems and performs any necessary research
• Generates reports and prepares and approves payments for retirement funds, garnishments, benefit premiums, taxes, and other payroll liabilities
• Closes payroll records each quarter, and fiscal and calendar year overseeing preparation and submission of W-2, year-end, and quarterly filings
• Develops and implements District payroll schedules and calendars

General Supervision and Management

• Provides leadership for all payroll functions
• Responsible for personnel management, evaluation, and development of assigned administrative and professional-level direct reports

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College ( TCC )
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

SupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the Senior Accountant - Grants and Foundation.*Performs Other Related Tasks as RequiredThe duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One (1) year's experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating performance of others)
• Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• At least one (1) year's working experience with in-house payroll processing for over 1,000 employees using a computerized automated payroll system
• At least one (1) year's working experience performing the Essential Performance Requirements in a large, multi-campus college environment
• At least one (1) year's working experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) system
• At least one (1) year's working experience in ERP implementation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, best practices, and trends in payroll management
• Knowledge of current applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
• Knowledge of IRS rules and regulations impacting, federal, state, and local levels
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to use advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills to build reports
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.