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Payroll Manager

Job Description

The Payroll Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. This role is crucial in managing the payroll function of the organization and in ensuring the smooth processing of biweekly payroll for over 100 employees.

Responsibilities

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

+ Ensure bi-weekly payroll is completed accurately and on time, adhering to established policies and laws.

+ Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating issues to management as needed.

+ Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll information.

+ Perform routine audits and process adjustment entries on employee records.

+ Reconcile tax accounts and administer 401(k) deferrals and loans.

+ Participate in audits related to payroll activities, including workers' compensation.

+ Manage the year-end process, including W2s and other tax forms.

+ Assist the Finance department with general ledger, payroll audits, and tax issues.

+ Assist HR with entering new hires into the Paychex system and responding to payroll-related inquiries.

+ Implement new pay platforms and recommend new approaches to improve efficiency.

Essential Skills

+ Experience processing multi-state payroll.

+ Working knowledge of payroll best practices.

+ Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

+ Thorough understanding of benefits, deductions, and pre/post tax items.

+ Strong PC skills, with proficiency in Excel.

+ Working knowledge of Time and Attendance programs.

+ Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with various levels of management.

+ Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.

+ Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

+ Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

+ 5+ years of relevant experience in a payroll position.

+ Experience with Paychex Flex is a plus.

+ Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The Payroll Manager will work within a team of five in the Accounting Department. The organization has recently expanded operations to 24-hour production over six days, reflecting its growth and commitment to excellence. This is a family-owned business that offers benefits and bonus programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Danbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/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 Nov 27, 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.