Westport, CT, USA
14 days ago
Senior Payroll Specialist

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 rankings in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage payroll inbox.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to payroll; including running off cycles, stop payments, issue replacement etc.Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data in Workday payroll software system.Reconcile payroll journal to general ledger monthly.Prepare and distribute all annual tax reporting documents including W2 and W2Cs.Assist the payroll manager in benefit invoice reconciliation and funding.Drive key payroll related projects through acquisitions and global payroll as we build for scale.Be a back up to the Payroll Manager.Provide support during payroll audits.Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance to implement new processes and improve on existing processes.Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Minimum 5 -7' of years of experience in relevant end to end payroll processing for over 1500+ employees in US.Demonstrate advanced expertise in Excel utilizing Pivot, VLOOKUPs and Functions for comprehensive reporting.Working knowledge of payroll process, related Federal/State/Local tax and compliance.Analytical approach to problem solving. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience, is preferred.Preferred knowledge in Workday Payroll system.FPC certification preferred.

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