Senior Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the administration and processing of the company payroll for ACA Group (“ACA”). The individual in this position is also responsible for ensuring completion of all tasks necessary to successfully process the company’s payroll objectives, including establishing and maintaining relationships with external auditors and state and federal agencies. The individual in this position is also responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of payroll processing and supporting ACA’s related HR and finance functions.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee, prepare, process and/or administer payroll for all ACA entities across multiple states and localities
• Review and ensure accuracy of payroll and timesheets; track and administer all garnishments and other payroll deductions
• Coordinate efforts between payroll, human resources, finance and/or other departments as needed within ACA to ensure proper payroll execution, including oversight, review, preparation and distribution of detailed reports
• Oversight and maintenance of ACA’s entire payroll platform and payroll processes
• Verify compliance with applicable local, state and federal wage and hour laws
• Address, resolve or elevate more complex requests and registrations with external auditors and state and federal agencies
• Review and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Lead payroll audits and projects as well as support larger ACA initiatives, as necessary
• Assist with the payroll transition process for mergers and acquisitions
• Perform functions in support of payroll accounting in coordination with the finance team
• Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations accurately and timely
• Work with management to develop and enhance ACA’s payroll programs, policies and processes, including implementation, communication and advocacy of policies and procedures
• Support adherence to all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements, keeping up to date with changes and ensuring data protection and risk requirements are adhered to
• Ensure that international payroll needs for US secondees are being managed efficiently and accurately
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives 

To Qualify for the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification – concentration in accounting, finance or a comparable field preferred
• Five years’ experience in payroll administration performing general payroll functions
• Solid working knowledge of general local, state and federal tax rules and regulations

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience with managing payroll for employee teams in India.  

Skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus 9. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat 

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.