Payroll Manager

Job Summary

• Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing. 


• Process payroll tax withholdings and oversee the deposit of all payroll tax payments. 


• Process both weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. 


• Calculate and prepare month-end payroll accrual journal entries. 


• Process international wage apportionment and taxes as necessary. 


• Determine that all player signings, performance and other award bonuses are accurately taxed and allocated to states/cities as applicable. 


• Ensure that all employee and player taxable fringe benefits are accurately paid, and taxed. 


• Assist in payroll matters. Provide excellent customer service in responding to and resolving employee concerns regarding paychecks and other payroll-related matters in a timely manner. 


• Correspond with Agents and CPA’s on behalf of their client’s financial planning. 


• Assist on verification of employment upon request, cross-check the data entry of new hires, salary adjustments, deductions, and benefits, as directed. 


• Assist with any payroll, benefits and workers compensation audits in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Accurately and timely process out of state payroll calculation for visiting athletes and team personnel as determined by visited jurisdiction. 


• Must stay current on all payroll laws and related requirements. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience. 


• Minimum of at least 5+ years of overall financial accounting experience. 


• Payroll certification is a plus. 


• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication with leadership, supervision, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills required. 


• Strong presentation skills required. 


• Working knowledge of Great Plains and ADP a plus. 


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. 


• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management required. 


• Must be able to work flexible, non-traditional hours including nights, holidays and weekends.