Associate Manager - Payroll

About the Role You will manage the Association's payroll operations, ensuring accurate processing and recording of payroll and safeguarding of cash assets and confidential information. You will report to the Senior Manager - Payroll and use a hybrid work schedule. You Will Complete all aspects of payroll processing for U.S. and Canada, including multistate and provincial payrolls, garnishments, taxes, benefits related impacts, and special compensation programs. Approve payroll calendars, cut-off timelines, and paydays; perform year‑on‑year validation. Complete the annual workers' compensation audit. Manage payments related to agency temporary staff invoices and payroll processing fees. Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (monthly, quarterly, annually). Audit and submit W‑2s, 1099s, and other year‑end tax documents. Balance W‑2s to payroll records – reconcile box 1,3,5 wages withholdings to Forms 941 and internal registrations. Ensure accuracy of records by reviewing and approving time entries, exemptions, direct deposits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and employee master file changes. Validate earnings, tax withholdings, deductions, leaves, bonuses, and 401(k)/retirement plan eligibility; reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy. Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements in US and Canada including PA LST, WA DOL, and NY Disability. Manage team members remotely across global locations, ensuring performance, and delivery of payroll activities. Be the trusted payroll advisor and primary liaison across HR, leadership, and employees, providing subject‑matter expertise and driving resolution of payroll matters through close partnership with teams. Partner with Finance to perform and oversee payroll accounting tasks, GL payroll reconciliation, balance sheet, journal entries and month‑end close activities. Ensure accuracy and compliance (SOX/internal controls) by performing ongoing audits and controls testing; comply with all audit requirements and internal control standards. Support internal and external auditors; implement recommended improvements to controls and process documentation. Partner with HRIS, IT, vendors, and Finance to improve payroll processes and resolve system‑related issues. Be the Oracle Payroll expert, managing configurations, troubleshooting, and system enhancements and automation. Maintain payroll system tables, earnings, deductions, and reporting configurations. Implement process improvements opportunities and workflow efficiencies. You Have Minimum 5 years of related payroll experience, with exposure to regional /global payroll. Prior experience leading or supervising global payroll teams. Experience using Oracle Fusion HCM and in using payroll tax engines or compliance platforms. Exposure to ticketing/case management tools (e.g. SNOW). Experience working with payroll vendors (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance, TMF, local providers). Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC, IHRIM) is an advantage is preferred. How We Support You We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work‑life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from. We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time‑off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle. We believe in non‑stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development. About Us At The Association, a Great Place to Work‑Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future‑focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training. Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Annual Salary Range for this role is: $80k - $90k #J-18808-Ljbffr