Payroll and Payroll Tax Administrator
Remote / Annual / Full time
The Best Friend's Mission is to do nothing short of making history by bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Our goal is that every animal shelter in every community in the country be no kill.
The fact is, we have a great culture, populated by fun, dedicated, and brilliant people. But we're always looking for talented people who can help us make history, and that's where you come in. If you want to be a part of history and end the killing of pets in shelters, apply today for one of our open job opportunities!

Location:  Remote 

 

Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be between $64,000 and $69,000 annually, depending on experience, plus great benefits! 

 

Position Summary: Responsible for reconciliation of various payroll data entered into the Workday payroll system to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Review of time entered to ensure compliance with company policies including but not limited to entering employee data, reviewing time data, and proposed payroll output. Supports the Senior Manager of Payroll in the operation, maintenance and management of all Workday payroll-related systems and solutions including working with the payroll processor OneSource Virtual (OSV) on payroll and payroll tax related matters. Responsible for reviewing and updating state and local payroll taxes and management of state unemployment account management. Manage payroll taxes assigned to workers when address changes occur. Review and process notices received from Federal, State and local agencies related to payroll taxes.  

 

Culture Statement and Responsibility: We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity, and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Data entry in support of the core payroll system as needed to ensure appropriate entry of time, earnings, deductions and taxes. 

  • Work with the Senior Manager of Payroll to change data, build custom reports, validate data changes, and communicate changes to others impacted by said changes in payroll or across the organization. 

  • Act as a support member for the Workday payroll system as it relates to payroll processing. 

  • Work with Senior Manager of Payroll to create procedures for the handling of payroll issues and processes that can impact payroll and payroll reporting. 

  • Monitor payroll taxes in federal and all applicable states to ensure enrollment and timely filing/payment including updating tax rates as they change throughout the year. 

  • Review and update state and local payroll tax information on Workday for company and employee reporting. 

  • Communicate with various levels of staff to ensure timely entry, submission and approval of timecards. 

  • Ensure all time is submitted and approved for payroll by deadline and ensure payroll is audited before final. 

  • Ensure payroll is processed for each period by the deadline. 

  • Review payroll deduction records to ensure proper deductions are taken. 

 

Skills and Experience 

  • A minimum of 5 years of payroll processing and payroll tax administration. 

  • Experience with the Workday payroll system.  

  • Knowledge of state payroll tax regulations.  

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Strong software skills including Office 365 and Excel.  

 

   Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to see and sort a variety of printed and online information. 

  • Ability to work at a computer and/or on the phone for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, arm and hand motion. 

  • Ability to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays occasionally as needed to meet payroll deadlines. 

 

The job duties and responsibilities of this role are unable to be performed in the state of Washington at this time. 

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

Culture Statement and Responsibility
 We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.
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About Best Friends

Best Friends received a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award from Energage.

Visit the Best Friends Animal Society page on the Energage Top Workplaces award winners' site here to learn more. Not only do we take pride in cultivating a welcoming and supportive community and culture for our employees, but we also offer competitive benefits that make it easy to see why we were granted such an awesome award. We offer competitive pay including the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on performance. We offer medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, dependent care reimbursement, pet sitting reimbursement when traveling for work, flexible spending account, and health savings account. We offer generous paid time off, nine paid holidays annually, an auto insurance discount, and legal and identity theft coverage.  For added well-being support, we offer pawternity leave for employees to have time to care for their personal pets, mental health support, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous 401(k) savings plan. Do you want to love where you work and help make history by ending the killing of pets in shelters? Look no further and apply today!

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

 

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