Payroll Manager

AccorHotel • New York, NY

4d • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Payroll Manager works daily with Payroll and reports to the Director of Finance. This role manages payroll operations and related accounting tasks for the hotel, including payroll impacted by collective bargaining agreements, labor cost forecasting, payroll processing, timeclock administration, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll training. The position also supports month-end accounting, inventory counts, recordkeeping, internal controls, and the accounting team’s daily work. It requires maintaining confidentiality and providing professional, friendly service.

Requirements

• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in accounting and payroll management, or enrollment in a recognized accounting program with progression.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience and previous accounting experience at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Experience with a full-service or luxury hotel with 250 or more employees and complex payroll.
• Experience with a union hotel.
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including Ceridian Payroll System.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High degree of responsibility and reliability.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of payroll affected by collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage labor cost forecasting as needed.
• Provide professional, engaging, and friendly service.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Review, circulate, and file hotel contracts.
• Help maintain the hotel payroll system to ensure timely payment of wages according to company standards.
• Manage timeclocks and ensure their functions are operational.
• Prepare and reconcile weekly payroll journal entries for the ADOF/DOF.
• Help reconcile vacation, end-of-service benefits, service charges, and gratuity tips.
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Review and correct payroll discrepancies and communicate with relevant departments to support future understanding.
• Lead payroll-related training to keep department heads up to date on current procedures.
• Help develop and manage internal payroll spreadsheets.
• Help ensure required payroll reports are completed on time.
• Participate in month-end reporting, including union reporting and other internal controls.
• Ensure hotel systems and internal controls related to payroll are followed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in payroll matters.
• Assist with month-end functions, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist with inventory counts.
• Prepare bi-weekly time and attendance reports for accounting staff.
• Perform basic accounting functions using Microsoft Excel.
• Support the accounting team with daily tasks as needed.
• Participate in cross-training and other accounting development programs.
• Organize and maintain on-site and off-site file storage.
• Identify and implement policy and procedure changes as required.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Discount Travel Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extended healthcare plan coverage
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow with the Company
• Opportunity to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager