AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC

Payroll Manager

Tualatin, OR

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

AccountingExcelProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementERPCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering with teams across the organization.
Identify payroll tax nexus in new states and ensure proper SUTA registrations and tax withholding configurations. - Payroll Reporting & Accounting: Generate and enter payroll-related journal entries from ADP into BST (ERP).

Timekeeping Management: Partner with the Payroll Assistant to review and submit employee timesheets weekly while providing training and guidance to employees and managers as needed.
Employee Support: Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, accurate, and customer-focused support.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Accounting, HR, and other internal teams to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.
Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support employees, managers, and internal partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee and payroll information.

Strong understanding of payroll functions including payroll preparation, balancing, reconciliations, taxes, deductions, and internal controls.
Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes from preparation through reporting and reconciliation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.

Professional services, engineering, construction, or AEC industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UltiPro/UKG, Kronos, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting payroll system implementations or process improvement initiatives.
Experience using data tools such as Power BI.
Experience with prevailing wage payroll requirements.
Here's what you can count on when you join our team:
Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.

Audit & Compliance Support: Review payroll records and reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Prepare documentation and support annual payroll, insurance, and benefit plan audits.

You'll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Payroll Administration: Manage payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments.
Experience with project-based timekeeping or accounting systems such as BST 11, Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, Sage 300, or similar platforms.

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