Payroll Manager

Job Description

Responsible for supervising, directing planning and assisting with the timely and efficient completion of technical payroll duties for the Tri‑State payroll function including, but not limited to, preparing and reviewing federal and state payroll tax returns; reviewing and processing expense reports; coordinating with functional areas regarding payroll and benefit deduction information; and directing and training payroll personnel.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$139,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

• Lead and develop payroll team.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for workforce in NE, NM, CO, AZ, and WY.
• Review and approve payroll registers, reconciliations, internal/external audit requests.
• Prepare and review federal and state payroll tax returns and other required state and federal filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Timely submission of multi-state tax filings, quarterly and annual reports, and employee tax forms.
• Manage state and federal registrations, unemployment insurance and workers compensation payments and filings.
• Assist employees with, and inform them on, questions regarding payroll, including with holdings and benefit deductions withheld for timely resolution.
• Prepare, process and review payroll checks, terminations final paychecks, and miscellaneous wage payments.
• Oversee accurate calculation, withholding, filing, and remittance of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting related to payroll costs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll process and reduce compliance risk.
• Create/maintain comprehensive payroll documentation and state specific procedures.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

• Perform various general accounting functions as requested.
• Perform special projects and respond to requests for information as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Associates degree in Accounting or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of payroll methods and procedures and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in using a calculator.
• Ability to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of others.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, computerized accounting systems, Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to perform detail work with high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as they apply to payroll accounting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Six (6) years of experience in payroll function required.

• Willingness to prepare and research special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with Oracle payroll software and Asset Suite time entry.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• One (1) year in general accounting preferred.

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40…