• Continuous implementation/reviewing of payroll process improvements within the community or payroll area.
• Manage a cohesive Support Center payroll team that provides excellent service to our Elmcroft communities.
• Assist the Elmcroft facilities with special projects or requested analysis in order to help management make appropriate decisions.
• Manages the preparation and processing of bi-weekly payroll transactions for the various facilities and Support Center, ensuring timely and accurate payroll disbursements to all employees.
• Manages all Support Center and facility payroll processing.
• Responsible for payroll and time & attendance systems maintenance and resolution of systems issues, including serving as the contact person with third-party payroll provider.
• Oversees the year-end payroll reporting processes, including W-2 reconciliation.
• Designs and prepares payroll reports for accounting and budgeting purposes.
• Ensures that payroll processing and financial record keeping complies with Elmcrofts benefits policies and procedures through close interaction with the Benefits and Human Resources Departments.
• Creates standard and ad hoc payroll reports as necessary.
• Responsible for various other reports, projects, and analyses as assigned.
• Ensures the completion and filing of all payroll related tax returns.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion and filing of wage assignments and garnishments abiding by all federal standardsMaintains all active and terminated payroll files abiding by all federal standards.
• Reviews year-end reports and ensures that W-2s are distributed by the deadline.
• Assists with the completion of the Form 5500 and subsequent audit.
• Hires trains, supervises, motivates, and develops payroll staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to Elmcroft, Inc.
• Policies and procedures.Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Reviews processes, identifies and implements best practices to improve department efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of accounting information.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned and which relate to the success of Elmcroft and the Care, Comfort, and Happiness of our residents.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
• Five years related experience managing a multi-state payroll department
• Minimum of 5 years of Supervisory/Managerial experience
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial information.
• ADP experience preferred.Must have an excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment.