What will your job look like?
The Senior Manager, Payroll is a member of the MTM Accounting and Finance team who implements, maintains and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions. This role works closely with employees at all levels to assure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and legal requirements pertaining to payroll. The Senior Manager, Payroll is also responsible for supervision of Payroll Associates.
This position will be a hybrid position in our Lake St. Louis Office.
What you’ll do:
Certify systems are established to optimize workflow, meet the needs of the payroll rules as dictated by internal policies and collective bargaining agreements, maximize technical efficiencies (specifically incorporating an AI focus), and secure data
Oversee all aspects of payroll management including routine payroll processing, tax and benefits compliance and reporting, and SOX compliance
Monitor applicable federal, state and local regulations to ensure full wage-and-hour compliance
Analyze payroll processes and controls, identify efficiencies, drive change, and manage priorities
Ensure accuracy and timely processing of payroll
Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure payroll data accuracy and streamline workflow automation
Develop, manage and provide continuous coaching to direct reports in order to meet/exceed accounting performance expectations and goals
Manage payroll audits, 401K audits, reconciliations, tax reporting and year-end processes (ex. W-2s)
Perform special projects as assigned by the Accounting & Finance leadership
What you’ll need:
Experience, Education & Certifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity overseeing a team
Proficiency in modern payroll software (Workday strongly preferred) and HRIS integrations
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
Skills:
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
Precise attention to detail
Reliable, trustworthy and ethical
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Even Better If You Have:
Associates degree with emphases in accounting or appropriate experience preferred
Workday experience strongly preferred
Active Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred
What’s in it for you:
Health and Life Insurance Plans
Dental and Vision Plans
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Casual Dress Environment
Tuition Reimbursement
MTM Perks Discount Program
Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM’s People & Culture.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 7+ years progressive payroll experience with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
- Proficiency in modern payroll software
- Workday experience
- Experience with HRIS integrations
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Experience supervising and coaching direct reports
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage priorities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical behavior
- Associates degree with emphasis in accounting (preferred)
- Active Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
What We Do
MTM is a medical and transportation management company whose mission is to partner with our clients in developing innovative solutions for accessing healthcare, increasing independence, and connecting community resources in the most cost-effective manner. To achieve our mission and overarching mission of communities without barriers, we leverage our core competencies in managing customer service operations and building provider networks. MTM provides management of transportation, care coordination through home and community based services, call center operations, ambulance claims, and functional assessments and travel training to state and county governments, Medicaid and Medicare managed care organizations (MCOs), third-party administrators, and healthcare providers
