eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Northwest

• Location

  Stamford, CT

• Compensation

  Highly competitive (base + outstanding bonus) + comprehensive benefits package

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  22 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  579688

We are looking for an dynamic individual with exceptional problem solving skills; a person who thrives under pressure and does not mind interruptions; an individual who loves to be challenged and will take it upon themselves to better the payroll process from the ground-up. This individual must be achievement oriented and must seek to push the envelope to make processes and procedures used as streamlined as possible. This individual must be eager to learn, eager to take on new challenges, have thick skin to accept very direct comments for improvement as well as give them to others (at all levels). 

This position will be performing the following responsibilities in an environment where new daily challenges and exceptional learning opportunities are part of the daily work environment:

• Verifying data from multiple sources (HR, hiring managers, etc.)
• Processing and checking bi-weekly payroll (base pay, bonuses, expense checks, etc.).
• System and payroll process improvement (How can I make this better? What is working? What is not working?) Constantly pushing for excellence.
• Maintenance of the GL interface
• Performing reporting on company-wide bonus process, deferred compensation, etc.
• Audit support/year end – collecting and providing data for audit purposes as well as for year -end closing
• Researching and resolving various payroll/compensation related questions by internal employees
• Numerous special projects such as new system implementation and process documentation.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree with an exceptional track record of leadership
• Prefer candidates with hands-on payroll experience (1 – 6 years); however, will consider those that have exposure to payroll (such as an Office Manager that is in charge of inputting payroll, but has an external company that processes the payroll (OR) full-charge bookkeepers; Junior Accountants who want to learn something different/focus in a different area, etc.).
• Jr level candidates must have a basic understanding of payroll processes and some knowledge of state/fed laws.
• Energetic, highly self motivated, inquisitive (will ask questions no matter what), intelligent, thick skin and a personality bent on continuous self improvement.
• Experience with ADP and/or other payroll software
• For candidates with more senior level experience that want to get away from performing hands-on payroll and focus on more strategy and management issues, please also apply. There is an upper level position coming available soon. However, please make note when submitting that you are applying for the upper level position.
  
  Please note that due to the number of resumes and inquiries we receive, we are unable to personally respond to each resume and inquiry we receive; however, all resumes are reviewed within 5 business days. If your skills and experience meet the requirements, we will be contacting you via email to set-up a phone interview.
  
  Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.
   

ADP, Payroll, QuickBooks, Intuit, Kronos, Paychex, Ceridian, Bookkeeping