Payroll Manager

As a Payroll Manager in N. Kansas City, MO, you will be a key member of our Financial Services team, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate payroll processing, general ledger accounting for the payroll process, managing tax filings, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll tax and compliance and offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and collaborate across departments.

• Assist in overseeing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage multi-state payroll tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations, including quarterly and annual returns, and W-2 filing.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and Accounting, Project teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing.
• Analyze labor costs and variance analysis.
• Oversee union payroll reporting, fringe benefit submissions, and prevailing wage compliance reporting.
• Lead audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Supervise and support Payroll Coordinators, fostering collaboration and professional development.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll compliance and payroll tax, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, or similar).
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint/Spectrum, Procore, etc.
• Knowledge of union payroll, prevailing wage laws, certified payroll reporting, and construction job costing.
• High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, complex formulas).
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation classifications and audit processes.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is a plus.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability
• Holidays and PTO

If you are interested in this Payroll Manager position in N. Kansas City, MO
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Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction.

In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans (0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal/financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store