Payroll Manager

AKS Engineering & Forestry•Tualatin, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Payroll Manager to join our Finance team. If you’re a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes while supporting employees across a growing organization, this is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a talented and collaborative team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering with teams across the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably supporting 600+ employees across multiple locations and states.
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.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee and payroll information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional services, engineering, construction, or AEC industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with project-based timekeeping or accounting systems such as BST 11, Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, Sage 300, or similar platforms.
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.

Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for 600+ employees across multiple office locations and states, including remote and field employees throughout the country.
Manage payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments.
Ensure multi-state payroll compliance by monitoring and applying federal, state, and local labor and tax regulations. Identify payroll tax nexus in new states and ensure proper SUTA registrations and tax withholding configurations.
Generate and enter payroll-related journal entries from ADP into BST (ERP). Reconcile payroll records in ADP with general ledger records and ensure payroll reporting accuracy.
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.
Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements and related reporting obligations.
Partner with the Payroll Assistant to review and submit employee timesheets weekly while providing training and guidance to employees and managers as needed.
Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, accurate, and customer-focused support.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, HR, and other internal teams to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Finance/Accounting team and the ADP payroll vendor.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.