Payroll Manager

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

As a Payroll Manager in N. Kansas City, MO, you will be a key member of our Financial Services team, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate payroll processing, general ledger accounting for the payroll process, managing tax filings, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll tax and compliance and offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and collaborate across departments.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Assist in overseeing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations, including quarterly and annual returns, and W-2 filing.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and Accounting, Project teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing.
• Analyze labor costs and variance analysis
• Oversee union payroll reporting, fringe benefit submissions, and prevailing wage compliance reporting
• Lead audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Supervise and support Payroll Coordinators, fostering collaboration and professional development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll compliance and payroll tax, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, or similar).
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint/Spectrum, Procore, etc
• Knowledge of union payroll, prevailing wage laws, certified payroll reporting, and construction job costing
• High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, xlookups, complex formulas)
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation classifications and audit processes
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is a plus.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K Retirement plan
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability
• Holidays and PTO
• Bonus program