Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company

At Mears, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries.  We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources.  As an industry leader over the last 65 years, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people. 

Senior Payroll Manager

This position will be accountable for leading a team that processes multi-state payrolls for both union and non-union employees, ensuring timely and proper payment, including handling garnishments, benefits and leave calculations, taxes and deductions, and all activities to maintain compliance with federal, state and local labor laws

• Manage all payroll functions, reporting and compliance.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures in attainment of best practices
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Ensures communication with internal and external contacts (including senior leadership levels) as necessary to ensure expectations and timelines are met
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws
• Audit the work of payroll field focused employees.
• Lead a team of payroll specialists supporting them with subject matter expert advice.
• Oversee payroll employee set-up, processing, and transmission.
• Advise management and payroll team on existing and pending employment tax requirements.
• Research, audit, and resolve tax related client payroll issues, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations in relation to employment taxes.
• Lead and assess creation, quality assurance, and reconciliation of tax files, reports and related tax transactions and government reports and files.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
• Develop and manage processes, procedures and controls necessary for a Sarbanes Oxley, Section 404 compliant environment   
• Develop training materials and provide training to the team and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Offer You: 

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training 
• Defined career path for future growth 
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required? 

• Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting with 5+ years of progressively responsible financial/management experience.
• Previous experience with payroll management.
• Solid academic credentials, preferred CPP.
• Construction or manufacturing industry background within a large public company.
• Comprehensive operational and technical expertise in federal and state employment taxation. Technical expertise and proficiency with relevant federal and state statute and regulations is required. 
• Experience regarding business accounting, payment and reporting required by federal, state, multi-state and local employment tax regulations and operations.
• Strong leadership skills – a good communicator and an active listener with a commanding interpersonal presence – tempered by a strong affinity for team play.
• Strong written communication and customer service orientation
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and committed to following through on projects
• Good problem-solving skills including trouble shooting and resolving issues with processes, reports etc.
• Practiced in discretion, with experience handling confidential matters.
• Strong PC skills including Excel.