Payroll Manager

Garney Construction•Kansas City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Payroll Manager in N. Kansas City, MO, you will be a key member of our Financial Services team, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate payroll processing, general ledger accounting for the payroll process, managing tax filings, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll tax and compliance and offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and collaborate across departments.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll compliance and payroll tax, preferably in a multi-state environment.
Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, or similar).
Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint/Spectrum, Procore, etc
Knowledge of union payroll, prevailing wage laws, certified payroll reporting, and construction job costing
High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, xlookups, complex formulas)
Knowledge of worker’s compensation classifications and audit processes
High level of confidentiality and integrity
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple entities and jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Manage multi-state payroll tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations, including quarterly and annual returns, and W-2 filing.
Collaborate with HR, Finance and Accounting, Project teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing.
Analyze labor costs and variance analysis
Oversee union payroll reporting, fringe benefit submissions, and prevailing wage compliance reporting
Lead audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
Supervise and support Payroll Coordinators, fostering collaboration and professional development.