Description SummaryResponsible for managing the payroll function and team, supporting corporate compliance processes, and establishing/enhancing efficient, automated, payroll processes. Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution preferably in an Accounting related field• Five years of experience in accounting/ finance/payroll• Five years of experience in payroll/HR related functions• Five years of supervisory experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• General knowledge of GAAP, Finance and accounting theories• Knowledge of budget development and analysis against actuals• Proficient in MS Excel• ERP and business software experience• Broad experience within Payroll, including garnishments, multi-state taxing, withholding requirements• General experience with HR related transactions including benefits, bonus, and wage changes• Experience with certified payroll, desired• Understands payroll related general ledger accounts and associated reconciliations• Knowledge of key controls, practices and testing in relation to the internal control framework for payroll processes• Ability to analyze and interpret documents such as statements of work, customer contracts, supplier agreements• Experience in developing process narratives and process flows• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply solutions and utilize resources• Exercises good judgement with the ability to balance compliance requirements, employee and business needs• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Excellent customer service skills• Ability to prioritize and organize work independently and in a team Supervisory Responsibilities• Supervises the Payroll teamo Develop professional competencies of direct reportso Establish goals that guide the team to meet the overall organizational strategyo Knowledge and experience with employee related policies and legal requirementso Fosters an open and inclusive cultureo Promotes and requires safe work practiceso Ensures exemplary customer service with PowerSecure and Southern business unitso Seeks opportunities for efficiencies and improved processeso Communicates and coordinates work-flows, information, etc with the Human Resources departmento Participates and contributes to the AFT team and fosters teamworko Manages costs/spending for the payroll departmento Ensures an open environment with timely and positive customer service for company employeeso Trains or ensures appropriate training for staffo Ensures appropriate knowledge resources are available for company employees regarding payroll processeso Coordinates with IT to ensure adequate systems, upgrades, and reports are available for payroll processes Essential Functions• Manages the payroll function, supervises and reviews the work performed and analyzes staffing requirements• Reviews payroll related journal entries and accruals• Analyzes business practices impacting payroll and works with stakeholders to develop, document and improve processes• Supports corporate compliance processes• Ensure appropriate internal controls and documentation around payroll processes• Ensures compliance with certified payroll requirements• Ensures accuracy of the company’s payroll expenditures• Responds to information requests from auditors and other parties related to payroll audits• Designs, evaluates and implements procedures and processes while assessing the need for systematic enhancements in order to increase efficiency Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, toolsor controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work in front of screens for extended periods.Work EnvironmentFor the most part, the work environment includes ambient room temperatures, well-lit work areas and traditional office equipment as found in atypical office environment. Office space may be shared. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure