Sr Payroll Associate

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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
30-30 Hourly
Senior level
Automotive • Mobile
The Role
The Senior Payroll Associate manages end-to-end U.S. payroll processing, including payroll preparation, reconciliation, tax registrations and filings, deductions, ACH payments, off-cycle payroll, reporting, and compliance. The role investigates discrepancies, maintains payroll data, supports time and attendance transfers, responds to employee inquiries, protects confidential information, and collaborates with People Operations, Finance, Benefits, and managers to ensure accurate and timely payroll.
Summary Generated by Built In

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career.  We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.
 

Who we are: 

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey.
At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

  • Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan 
  • Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Generous paid time off options, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
  • Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

 

The Sr. Payroll Associate is a critical position within the People & Culture team, responsible for executing the end-to-end payroll processing cycle. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to regulatory guidelines. The Sr. Payroll Associate collaborates with management and other departments to ensure proper submission and authorization of time cards, as well as resolving payroll discrepancies by analyzing information.

What you will do:

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Assists in ensuring the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
  • Maintains state and local registration for payroll taxes
  • Responsible for the input of garnishments, liens, and other discretionary deductions.
  • Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting
  • Ensures payroll reflects updates in statuses, pay, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, time-off-accruals, etc
  • Handles the processing of ACH payments. Manages off-cycle payroll processing.
  • Collaborates with management and other departments to ensure employees’ time is properly submitted and authorized on time
  • Works with payroll team members to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
  • Assists in maintaining and reviewing payroll information
  • Prepare reports, compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
  • Assist in resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and responding in a timely matter
  • Accountable for the accurate transmission of data from time and attendance system into payroll system, balancing all batches and making any adjustments or corrections as necessary. Includes partnering with People Leaders when flagged with an exception and/or missing data.
  • Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of various accounting reports, schedules, and analyses for Finance, People Operations and Benefits.
  • Leads US Payroll compliance adhering to all current policies.
  • Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential and following policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with state payroll registrations and filings
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related projects as needed
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

 

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5 year(s) Payroll processing position in a corporate environment
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Action-oriented / initiative approach to work.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with fellow Teammates.
  • Willingness and ability to work in a team, under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to payroll practices including pre- and post-tax deductions, annual payroll reporting requirements, ACA and other related legislation.
  •  Knowledge of various human resources information systems (HRIS), in particular Ceridian Dayforce.
  • Solid grasp of standard tools such as Office 365.
  • Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated reporting, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

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Our Values 

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling
   

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

 

For information on our collection and use of your personal information, please see our Privacy Notice.

No immigration or work visa sponsorship provided for this position. 


Compensation: The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

Skills Required

  • Five years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, deductions, annual reporting, ACA, and related legislation
  • Knowledge of HRIS platforms, particularly Ceridian Dayforce
  • Proficiency with standard tools such as Microsoft Office 365
  • Demonstrated reporting, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Action-oriented and initiative-driven approach to work
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with teammates
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification
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The Company
HQ: Buffalo, New York
1,200 Employees

What We Do

ACV is a full-service dealer marketplace that runs online automotive auctions.

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