We are looking for a Senior Payroll Coordinator to join our corporate finance team. This will be a critical member of a multi-company, international payroll department covering three countries and for nearly 1300+ employees.HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Maintain employee data in accounting system including new hire set up, employee changes, termination calculations, PTO accrual, set up and postings.
- Experience in timekeeping system integration.
- Weekly review, reconciliation, posting of timesheets and associated labor adjustments with knowledge of state overtime reporting requirements.
- Administer tracking and follow-up of late timesheets with associated accounting processes.
- Process bi-weekly payrolls for U.S. and Canada companies including hours upload, calculation, reconciliation, and processing.
- Maintain employee direct deposit and Federal/State tax changes.
- Administer employee garnishments.
- Prepare off-cycle final payments for terminated employees.
- Assist in weekly/monthly preparation of benefit invoices as required.
- Perform new hire SSN/SIN verifications.
- Administer disability hour changes for timesheet preparation and payback adjustments.
- Working knowledge of reporting system. Run associated staffing, labor, and deduction reports for use by other users.
- Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements to outside agencies.
- Main contact of support for employee questions and issues as it relates to payroll.
- May handle other responsibilities as needed.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Minimum of 5 years related payroll and/or accounting experience is required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, or an additional 2 years related payroll experience required in lieu of education.
- Payroll certification a plus.
- Payroll processing and report writing experience required.
- Knowledge of payroll, accounting principles and methods.
- Canadian payroll experience is preferred.
- Outstanding organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and teaming skills.
- Relevant software payroll experience, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $71,300 to $89,100 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
Sr. Payroll Coordinator
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listed on 2025-02-24
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Accounting
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Finance & Banking
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Coordinator to join our corporate finance team. This will be a critical member of a multi-company, international payroll department covering three countries and for nearly 1300+ employees.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO- Maintain employee data in accounting system including new hire set up, employee changes, termination calculations, PTO accrual, set up and postings.
- Experience in timekeeping system integration.
- Weekly review, reconciliation, posting of timesheets and associated labor adjustments with knowledge of state overtime reporting requirements.
- Administer tracking and follow-up of late timesheets with associated accounting processes.
- Process bi-weekly payrolls for U.S. and Canada companies including hours upload, calculation, reconciliation, and processing.
- Maintain employee direct deposit and Federal/State tax changes.
- Administer employee garnishments.
- Prepare off-cycle final payments for terminated employees.
- Assist in weekly/monthly preparation of benefit invoices as required.
- Perform new hire SSN/SIN verifications.
- Administer disability hour changes for timesheet preparation and payback adjustments.
- Working knowledge of reporting system. Run associated staffing, labor, and deduction reports for use by other users.
- Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements to outside agencies.
- Main contact of support for employee questions and issues as it relates to payroll.
- May handle other responsibilities as needed.
- Minimum of 5 years related payroll and/or accounting experience is required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, or an additional 2 years related payroll experience required in lieu of education.
- Payroll certification a plus.
- Payroll processing and report writing experience required.
- Knowledge of payroll, accounting principles and methods.
- Canadian payroll experience is preferred.
- Outstanding organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and teaming skills.
- Relevant software payroll experience, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $71,300 to $89,100 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Cannon Design is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better.
It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
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