State of Georgia
Overview
The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s ERP system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.
Position Description:
As Payroll Manager, the chosen candidate will be delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for semi-monthly payroll processing for multiple agencies within the State of Georgia enterprise. The primary role is to serve as Team Lead for the day-to-day payroll operation, support our 28 state agencies and 14,000 employees, supervise the Payroll Specialists and Technicians on the team, and support the mission and direction of SAO leadership. This is a working manager role where the day-to-day responsibilities are accomplished by directly working with the team, customers of our shared service, and other internal and external partners.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day payroll activities and processing, assuring adequate coverage for critical tasks.
Provide training for identified needs including payroll processes, process changes, and new processes for both customers and payroll staff.
Manage 6-8 payroll technicians and specialists.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws of states in which our customers have employees.
Meet operational standards by working with payroll team and leadership to implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
Serve as liaison between payroll staff and customers to educate, facilitate problem resolution, and communicate payroll matters.
Embrace continuous process improvement and resolve more complex customer service issues using payroll expertise.
Respond to questions from payroll staff and resolve internal discrepancies; provide analysis and work on special projects as assigned.
Maintain advanced payroll knowledge and apply judgment to anticipate and solve problems; support training of team members as needed.
Oversee the entire payroll process for multiple agencies, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Assist Accounting in quarterly and annual balancing of payroll tax filings for all tax jurisdictions; ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements.
Review and approve payments such as garnishments, tax levies, child support, and other invoices; manage vendor communications and weekly/monthly reporting.
Manage access to all payroll systems and approve new user access; oversee print file reconciliation.
Assist with setup of new tax accounts and closure of inactive accounts as needed.
Shared Services Promotion, Support, and Implementations
Support leadership in promoting shared services to the enterprise by participating in presentations, providing data for materials, and attending agency partnership meetings.
Assist in onboarding new customers, including participation in onboarding project meetings, system testing, and training.
Working Environment
Works in office with hybrid teleworking as approved.
May require working beyond normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on transaction load.
Subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
Attends continuing educational programs and participates in required sessions in-person.
Limited travel may be required for meetings with vendors, suppliers, service providers, or off-site contractors.
Skills and Competencies
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including coaching and mentoring.
Problem-solving abilities with the capacity to supervise and prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, and external vendors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
High level of confidentiality, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently and to train other team members; adaptability to changing environments and multiple teammates.
Strong oral and written communication skills appropriate for all levels.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three (3) years of professional accounting job-related experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant Spv (FIP024) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years related payroll experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of fast-paced customer service.
Minimum of 2 years supervisory or lead experience.
Prior PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Financials experience.
Experience in a shared service environment preferred.
Solid understanding of payroll taxes; some knowledge of local taxes, tax reciprocity rules, filing requirements, and regulations.
Additional Information The SAO offers flexible work hours in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment.
Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must:
Successfully pass a background check including criminal history, education and employment verification, references, and license checks where applicable;
Reside and work in the State of Georgia during employment;
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; SAO does not offer visa sponsorships.
All qualified applicants will be considered; selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applications may close at any time if a suitable applicant pool is identified. The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Position Description:
As Payroll Manager, the chosen candidate will be delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for semi-monthly payroll processing for multiple agencies within the State of Georgia enterprise. The primary role is to serve as Team Lead for the day-to-day payroll operation, support our 28 state agencies and 14,000 employees, supervise the Payroll Specialists and Technicians on the team, and support the mission and direction of SAO leadership. This is a working manager role where the day-to-day responsibilities are accomplished by directly working with the team, customers of our shared service, and other internal and external partners.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day payroll activities and processing, assuring adequate coverage for critical tasks.
Provide training for identified needs including payroll processes, process changes, and new processes for both customers and payroll staff.
Manage 6-8 payroll technicians and specialists.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws of states in which our customers have employees.
Meet operational standards by working with payroll team and leadership to implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
Serve as liaison between payroll staff and customers to educate, facilitate problem resolution, and communicate payroll matters.
Embrace continuous process improvement and resolve more complex customer service issues using payroll expertise.
Respond to questions from payroll staff and resolve internal discrepancies; provide analysis and work on special projects as assigned.
Maintain advanced payroll knowledge and apply judgment to anticipate and solve problems; support training of team members as needed.
Oversee the entire payroll process for multiple agencies, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Assist Accounting in quarterly and annual balancing of payroll tax filings for all tax jurisdictions; ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements.
Review and approve payments such as garnishments, tax levies, child support, and other invoices; manage vendor communications and weekly/monthly reporting.
Manage access to all payroll systems and approve new user access; oversee print file reconciliation.
Assist with setup of new tax accounts and closure of inactive accounts as needed.
Shared Services Promotion, Support, and Implementations
Support leadership in promoting shared services to the enterprise by participating in presentations, providing data for materials, and attending agency partnership meetings.
Assist in onboarding new customers, including participation in onboarding project meetings, system testing, and training.
Working Environment
Works in office with hybrid teleworking as approved.
May require working beyond normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on transaction load.
Subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster).
Attends continuing educational programs and participates in required sessions in-person.
Limited travel may be required for meetings with vendors, suppliers, service providers, or off-site contractors.
Skills and Competencies
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including coaching and mentoring.
Problem-solving abilities with the capacity to supervise and prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, and external vendors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
High level of confidentiality, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently and to train other team members; adaptability to changing environments and multiple teammates.
Strong oral and written communication skills appropriate for all levels.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting and three (3) years of professional accounting job-related experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Accountant Spv (FIP024) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years related payroll experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of fast-paced customer service.
Minimum of 2 years supervisory or lead experience.
Prior PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and PeopleSoft Financials experience.
Experience in a shared service environment preferred.
Solid understanding of payroll taxes; some knowledge of local taxes, tax reciprocity rules, filing requirements, and regulations.
Additional Information The SAO offers flexible work hours in a hybrid in-office/remote work environment.
Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must:
Successfully pass a background check including criminal history, education and employment verification, references, and license checks where applicable;
Reside and work in the State of Georgia during employment;
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; SAO does not offer visa sponsorships.
All qualified applicants will be considered; selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applications may close at any time if a suitable applicant pool is identified. The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
State of Georgia
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