Accounting Manager Job at Cornerstone Staffing in Dallas

Accounting Manager

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Location: Dallas, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
• Pay Range: $47/hr
• Schedule: Full-time, bi-weekly payroll cycle
• Employment Type: W2, Non-Civil Service
• Start Date: Immediate

ROLE IMPACT
The Manager leads payroll accounting and tax operations for the City Controller’s Office, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for City employees. This position ensures compliance with tax, accounting, and reporting standards while maintaining high levels of integrity, accuracy, and financial control. Success in this role is defined by precise payroll execution, seamless audit coordination, and compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage, oversee, and monitor completion of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for City departments.
• Approve payroll results, coordinate corrections, and ensure proper recording of payroll transactions in the general ledger.
• Oversee payroll-related financial functions, including journal entries, vendor disbursements, quarterly 941 filings, and annual W-2 reporting.
• Direct payroll accounting and tax functions to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Supervise payroll staff, set goals and schedules, and develop process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with financial reporting, treasury, auditing, and compliance teams to ensure payroll integrity and data alignment.
• Manage garnishment processing, off-cycle payments, and third-party disbursements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 2+ years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, tax laws, and government reporting (941, W-2, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Workday and CGI Advantage financial systems.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS
• Workday Financials and HCM
• CGI Advantage ERP Platform
• Kronos Workforce Management
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or related certification.
• Experience managing payroll in a government or public-sector environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

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