• Payroll Manager

    Aston Carter (Danbury, CT)


    Payroll Manager

    Overview:

    Seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll operations for a mid-sized organization. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for over 100 employees. The Payroll Manager will collaborate closely with Accounting and Human Resources to maintain compliance, resolve payroll-related inquiries, and support cross-functional initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Manage, process, and audit all aspects of payroll operations

    + Maintain and review payroll systems to ensure accurate processing of salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions

    + Ensure timely and compliant biweekly payroll for 100+ employees across multiple states

    + Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary

    + Safeguard confidentiality and security of payroll data

    + Conduct routine audits and make necessary adjustment entries (e.g., YTD taxes, earnings, deductions)

    + Reconcile payroll-related tax accounts

    + Administer 401(k) deferrals and loans, perform compliance testing, and support annual audits

    + Support payroll-related audits, including workers’ compensation

    + Manage year-end processes including W-2s and other tax documentation

    + Collaborate with Finance on general ledger, payroll audits, and tax matters

    + Assist HR with onboarding new hires in the payroll system and respond to inquiries regarding paychecks, terminations, and benefits

    + Provide timely and professional responses to payroll-related questions while maintaining confidentiality

    + Lead implementation of new payroll platforms and systems

    + Recommend process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

    + Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including payroll processing and auditing

    + Experience with multi-state payroll and knowledge of federal/state regulations

    + Strong understanding of payroll best practices, benefits, and tax implications

    + Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with time and attendance systems

    + Experience with Paychex Flex preferred

    + Manufacturing industry experience is a plus

    + High level of professionalism and discretion

    + Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills

    + Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    We Offer…An exciting role as a Payroll Manager who will be accountable for managing the payroll function of our organization. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will be an integral member of the team ensuring the smooth processing of our biweekly payroll. In addition, customer service is a key part of this role, assisting managers and employees with all payroll-related inquiries. This role will coordinate processes across payroll, accounting, and human resources ensuring an accurate and timely flow of information across all groups.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Danbury,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.