DLA Piper
Summary
The Payroll Supervisor, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, will be responsible for supervising various functions within the Payroll Department in addition to processing Partner compensation and performing other payroll related tasks as required.
Location This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Reviews and participates in calculating the firm’s Lawyer special compensation arrangements.
Processes the non-exempt biweekly pay in Workday and assists in reviewing the exempt biweekly pay.
Assists the Payroll Manager in addressing Partners payroll-related questions or concerns.
Assists the Payroll Manager in processing Partner income verification requests.
Liaisons with the IT Tech Team regarding system updates, upgrades and testing.
Reviews the accuracy of employee state tax information entered in the Workday system. Research and resolve issues/concerns.
Reviews and approves other payroll data that is transmitted to outside vendors (i.e. 401(k) files).
Processes the employment tax payments process through ADP. Ensures accuracy of all the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual tax filings and researches any employment tax inquiries, including amendment filings.
Processes Employee W-2 and W-2PR Forms and other year-end filings.
Reviews the monthly general ledger payroll account reconciliations and journal entries.
Assists the General Accounting Department with special projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills Workday experience required; ADP tax filing experience preferred. General Ledger and adjusting journal entry experience a plus. Strong computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of employees and Partners throughout the Firm. Excellent attention to detail required especially as it pertains to salary, deductions and tax information. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management skills required to manage several projects or initiatives at one time.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field.
Minimum Years Of Experience
5 years’ payroll, tax and supervision experience required.
Essential Job Expectations
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Application Process Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.
No Immigration Sponsorship Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Location This position can sit in any of our US offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
Reviews and participates in calculating the firm’s Lawyer special compensation arrangements.
Processes the non-exempt biweekly pay in Workday and assists in reviewing the exempt biweekly pay.
Assists the Payroll Manager in addressing Partners payroll-related questions or concerns.
Assists the Payroll Manager in processing Partner income verification requests.
Liaisons with the IT Tech Team regarding system updates, upgrades and testing.
Reviews the accuracy of employee state tax information entered in the Workday system. Research and resolve issues/concerns.
Reviews and approves other payroll data that is transmitted to outside vendors (i.e. 401(k) files).
Processes the employment tax payments process through ADP. Ensures accuracy of all the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual tax filings and researches any employment tax inquiries, including amendment filings.
Processes Employee W-2 and W-2PR Forms and other year-end filings.
Reviews the monthly general ledger payroll account reconciliations and journal entries.
Assists the General Accounting Department with special projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills Workday experience required; ADP tax filing experience preferred. General Ledger and adjusting journal entry experience a plus. Strong computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of employees and Partners throughout the Firm. Excellent attention to detail required especially as it pertains to salary, deductions and tax information. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management skills required to manage several projects or initiatives at one time.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field.
Minimum Years Of Experience
5 years’ payroll, tax and supervision experience required.
Essential Job Expectations
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work, the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firm’s discretion in the future.
Application Process Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.
No Immigration Sponsorship Agency applications will not be considered. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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