Senior Payroll Associate

ACV Auctions • Buffalo, NY

105d • $62,000 - $63,000

About The Position

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere. The Sr. Payroll Associate is a critical position within the People & Culture team, responsible for executing the end-to-end payroll processing cycle. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to regulatory guidelines. The Sr. Payroll Associate collaborates with management and other departments to ensure proper submission and authorization of time cards, as well as resolving payroll discrepancies by analyzing information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 year(s) Payroll processing position in a corporate environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Action-oriented / initiative approach to work.
• Ability to communicate and interact with fellow Teammates.
• Willingness and ability to work in a team, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to payroll practices including pre- and post-tax deductions, annual payroll reporting requirements, ACA and other related legislation.
• Knowledge of various human resources information systems (HRIS), in particular Ceridian Dayforce.
• Solid grasp of standard tools such as Office 365.
• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated reporting, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Assists in ensuring the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
• Maintains state and local registration for payroll taxes.
• Responsible for the input of garnishments, liens, and other discretionary deductions.
• Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting.
• Ensures payroll reflects updates in statuses, pay, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time-off-accruals, etc.
• Handles the processing of ACH payments. Manages off-cycle payroll processing.
• Collaborates with management and other departments to ensure employees' time is properly submitted and authorized on time.
• Works with payroll team members to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Assists in maintaining and reviewing payroll information.
• Prepare reports, compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Assist in resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and responding in a timely matter.
• Accountable for the accurate transmission of data from time and attendance system into payroll system, balancing all batches and making any adjustments or corrections as necessary.
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of various accounting reports, schedules, and analyses for Finance, People Operations and Benefits.
• Leads US Payroll compliance adhering to all current policies.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential and following policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state payroll registrations and filings.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related projects as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan.
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company.
• Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree