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Manager, Payroll

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
May 15, 2022

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Management, Program Manager
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
    • In lieu of Bachelor's degree, a High school diploma or GED and four (4) years' experience in accounting, maintenance of payroll records and application of collective bargaining agreements

Experience
  • Eight (8) years of experience in accounting, maintenance of payroll records and application of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Supervisory experience in the management of a large payroll system using the Authority's current (HR/PR PeopleSoft) system.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The Manager, Payroll is a senior level position responsible for managing a professional and clerical staff in processing, maintaining, analyzing and reporting payroll information. The incumbent is responsible for directing and coordinating all payroll activities; establishing strong internal controls; and enhancing the payroll processes and systems.

Essential Functions
  • Manages and directs the payroll payment process, time and leave control systems, and filing and payment of all payroll tax obligations.
  • Manages and directs the effort to coordinate, prepare and publish internal/external reports and replies to requests for payroll information received from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) staff, WMATA management, the Board of Directors (BOD), jurisdictional staff, unions representing WMATA employees, taxing jurisdictions, local court systems and other outside agencies.
  • Monitors, establishes and maintains standards and procedures for providing payroll data for mandatory Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) Accounting and Reporting System for reporting to the Secretary of Transportation, other federal, state and jurisdictional governmental agencies and industry. Provides necessary data for the timely filing of such reports and audit certification from Authority independent auditors.
  • Ensures adequate internal controls are in place to provide reasonable assurances of accurate and timely payroll payments and related records and prudent payroll management practices.
  • Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending application selection, disciplinary action, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave requests and time sheets, and ensuring appropriate training is provided.
  • Responsible for managing activities and responses to audit issues for the Payroll Branch, both internal and external.
  • Recommends and reviews established goals for the payroll branch as well as provide input to general office goals and objectives.
  • Coordinates the development and implementation of the Continuity of Operations Plan for Office of Accounting (ACCT).
  • The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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Location
600 Fifth St. NW
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