Payroll Manager Jobs

Department: Accounting & Finance

Classification: Full-Time Salary, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Accounting Operations

Location: Andover, MA – 3STEP Sports Headquarters

Position Summary:

3STEP Sports has an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing and leading organization in youth sport club and event management. 3STEP Sports is the largest youth sport event and club operator in the nation, providing brands with the ability to impact more athletes than ever in a unique and authentic way. The 3STEP reach spans 40+ states and currently serves more than 3.2 million athletes. We deliver a premier, inspiring, and authentic experience – dedicated to perfecting every aspect of the athlete funnel. Encompassing industry-leading tournaments, nationally spanning club programs, premier media content and more, 3STEP is the standard of the youth sports experience. We’re looking for lifelong learners who enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment that supports creativity, passion, and innovation. Come join us and let’s get it done together!

3 Step Sports is looking for a Payroll Manager to actively support the Accounting Department and the organization as we continue to grow.

This role is full-time in-person at the company’s headquarters in Andover, MA.

Job Responsibilities

• Research and interpret federal and state regulatory requirements and resolve tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing.
• Maintain employee records in the payroll and ERP systems.
• Respond to year end external financial audit and any regulatory inquiries.
• Prepare monthly staff time analysis reports.
• Reconcile G/L accounts on a monthly basis related to assigned payroll and benefit accounts.
• Maintain payroll deductions, deferrals, and withholdings for all employees.
• Process and post semi-monthly payroll
• Manage year-end employee W-2 and employer ACA reporting.
• Analyze, audit, reconcile, and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing!
• Perform benefits administration to include vendor change reporting, reviewing invoices for payment, and assisting employees with benefit enrollment, annual renewals, and termination Cobra forms.
• May work with system programmers to achieve solutions or administer company payroll system with outside service provider.
• Process needed G/L journal entries related to payroll and benefits.
• Other assigned duties as requested.
• Maintain payroll reporting records.
• Approve and post weekly staff time sheets.
• Ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and all tax authority regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly assess issues and relevant information to make effective decisions.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent
• Willingness to work hard with a positive attitude.
• 5+ years of experience managing payroll or accounting in a multi-state and multi-entity environment.
• Acute attention to detail and a dedication to providing high quality work products.
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
• Experience in handling sensitive/confidential information
• Proficient in financial accounting, with strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices and procedures
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with accounting ERP system (Oracle NetSuite preferred)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we place great value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or marital status, pregnancy or disability, or any other class protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.