Payroll Specialist – Boca Raton, FL
We are seeking candidates for a Payroll Specialist position with a highly successful asset management firm located in Boca Raton, FL. This position will work closely with the Finance Manager and other members of the Finance team. The role will involve managing day-to-day accounting including payroll management, AR, AP, complex compensation, 401 (k) plans, treasury/cash management, and other finance related projects. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll experience within asset management.
This is a direct hire position that will pay a base salary of $90-95k (depending on experience). This position is required to be onsite 5 days/week in their Boca Raton, FL office.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process for both U.S. and international employees, including calculating pay for new hires and terminated employees, while managing payroll-related benefit deductions.
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Coordinate family leave benefits across various states, and handle taxable fringe benefits.
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Manage the annual W-2 process for U.S.-based employees and the annual P-11D process for UK-based employees.
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Register for payroll tax IDs in new states and update the payroll system (UKG) accordingly.
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Recommend improvements to payroll processes and procedures to maintain strong internal controls within the Finance Department.
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Manage relationships with vendors related to employee benefits.
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Assist with bi-weekly accounts payable activities, from invoice receipt to payment processing, including employee expense reimbursements through Concur.
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Support day-to-day accounting for firm wide revenues and expenses, including client management fees, fund and corporate expenses, and ensure proper handling of billing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, revenue recognition, and GAAP reporting in a multi-entity structure.
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Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and reporting.
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Participate in the company’s annual year-end audit.
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Ensure accuracy and quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
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5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration and general accounting.
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CPA license and International experience is a plus
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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Purpose-driven, with a focus on serving communities, clients, and colleagues.
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Self-accountable, able to work autonomously and deliver results.
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Demonstrates emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and strong interpersonal skills.
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Shows resilience and determination when facing challenges.
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Committed to continuous learning and personal development with a growth mindset.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at [email protected].
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