PMPA President’s Report Q4 2011         

This has been a very busy year for our board members and most of our members.  Most companies are trying to accomplish more with less staff.  We are getting used to the new web site and not yet utilizing to its full capabilities, however we are making progress to that end.

The main goal of the current board is to grow membership.  We need to find ways to communicate to others in the payroll community about the benefits of PMPA membership such as:

Education – great speakers at monthly meetings

                      CPP & FPC Recertification Hours available at monthly   

                      meetings and Study Groups

                      Study Groups to help prepare for CPP & FPC exams

 Corporate memberships – 3 annual memberships can be shared by company employees

Job Postings of payroll related positions

Community Involvement Opportunites - Oregon Food Bank, Portland Rescue Mission, others

Let’s continue to find ways to let others in Payroll related fields know about this great group of Payroll Professionals.  Until next time.

Debbe Borders, CPP

President, American Payroll Association Portland Metro Chapter.

A local client based PEO (Professional Employer Organization) company is currently seeking an Accounting Manager to plan and direct the accounting activities within the finance department of the organization.  If you are an accounting professional, with payroll management and multi-client experience this could be the opportunity you are seeking. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the design, development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.

• Identifies and communicates with supervisor problems and researches solutions for the efficient and effective use of technology.

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.

• Supervises and participates in the preparation, reconciliation of timely garnishment, payroll tax and benefit payments to state, federal, city, county in multi-state payroll company.

• Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.

• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.

• Directs and participates in cost analyses and rate studies.

• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.

• Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.

             Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Job requires specialized computer skills to include specialized payroll systems.  Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software. 
• Multi-state payroll experience a plus.

Please contact Cheryl Oswald(503) 612-2048 or email your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to  cheryl.oswald@eproportland.com for consideration.

Shortened ad

Payroll Supervisor

Tualatin,Oregon

Professional Employer Organization Company (PEO)

Salary: $57,000 to $63,000

Contact: Cheryl Oswald (503) 221-1336

Cheryl.oswald@expresspros.com

Responsibilities:

• Performs and manages all activities necessary to process all functions of payroll
• Responsible for supervising all employees of the payroll department. Staff of 7
• Acts as a resource to department for expertise on wage and hour laws, leadership and coaching, and daily support as needed.
• Directs the daily/weekly work of the department
• Develops and maintains cross functional processes with other departments. 
• Develops and recommends processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains relationship with accounting to ensure back-end payroll processes are coming out clean.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University or five years of payroll experience and two years of supervisory experience is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Job requires specialized computer skills to include specialized payroll systems.
• Excellent communication, mentoring and coaching skills
• Multi-state payroll experience a plus.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are preferred

To apply, please click on the following link:

https://apply.hrmdirect.com/ResumeDirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=88624&source=88624-CS-4217

Rentrak (Nasdaq: RENT) is a global digital media measurement and research company, serving the most recognizable companies in the entertainment industry. With a reach across numerous platforms including box office, multi-screen television, and home video, Rentrak has developed more efficient metrics to be used as alternative currencies for the evaluation and selling of media. If you're sharp, hard working, and enjoy a cooperative work environment, we're offering a place where you can work alongside talented peers working on interesting, dynamic and fun projects. Our Finance Department is currently seeking a Global Payroll Administrator to add to our growing company of talented team members. If you are seeking a challenging opportunity in the accounting world and like a fast paced, ever changing environment, this job may be for you!

The Global Payroll Administrator will manage all aspects of Rentrak’s domestic and international payroll processes. This position is counted on to provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive payment for domestic and international payroll of approximately 420 employees. The Global Payroll Administrator must be customer service oriented, possess strong organizational, interpersonal skills, take ownership of the position, and work accurately with minimal supervision. This person must process payroll for domestic, multi-state operations as well as review payroll reports from third party agencies that manage payroll for international departments.  This position is part of the Finance and Accounting team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Process bi-weekly domestic and international payroll for 400+ employees, including schedules, exhibits, and summaries
• Integrates and prepares payroll data from incoming documents relating to Compensation, HR, Benefits and Taxation.
• Performs reconciliations and detailed audits to ensure accurate processing.
• Solves day-to-day operational problems of varied scope and complexity.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure internal processes are followed to ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, regulatory practices, legal requirements and tax authorities.
• Calculates and process general ledger entries for both US and International payroll and benefit accounts.
• Interface with third party payroll providers including ADP and Ceridian.
• Prepare all required schedules for workers compensation insurance and 401K audits.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations of payroll related accounts.
• Provides high quality customer service to both internal and external groups.
• Assist with the end of year audit by preparing W-3 and 941 reconciliations and any other documents requested by the auditors.
• Maintain employee relations by solving concerns related to payroll and benefit issues in a timely fashion.
• Maintain related records, file tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, including timely submission of employee contributions for HSA, FSA, 401(k) and pension
• Process involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
• Ability to analyze payroll and benefit information and provide reports to upper management.
• Assist with prior year tax filing corrections/addendums as needed.
• Assist new hires and current employees with EZ Labor Timekeeping setup and management.
• Perform reconciliation of monthly plan eligibility reports and client invoicing as well as allocating the expense to proper departments.
• Performs administrative tasks including filing, correspondence, and other duties as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE     

• 5+ years’ experience managing all aspects of multi-state and international payroll.
• 4+ years’ experience with automated payroll systems. (ADP and Ceridian Preferred)
• CPP certification highly preferred.
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Benefits administration experience preferred
• Solid analytical and decision making skills
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability  to establish and maintain confidence and trust with employees and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present findings in a clear, concise, manner
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to plan, schedule, meet deadlines in a fast paced environment, and work well under pressure
• Experience managing external and internal relationships
• A/P experience preferred
• Ability to research and handle extremely confidential information in a professional and discretionary manner.
• Expert level Excel skills
• Customer service focus
• Must be a team player, responsive and eager to assist wherever needed.

Rentrak headquarters are located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, near scenic mountains, beaches, and rivers. Our office has convenient access to public transportation and the freeway.

We offer a friendly team oriented workplace and our benefits are among the best in the business including matching 401K program, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, an extremely generous vacation package and more.

Rentrak Corporation proudly supports Affirmative Action. Rentrak Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

*No recruiters or agencies please.

Below is the link to the Payroll Supervisor Job Listing for City of Portland.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/portlandor/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=435355

Purpose: Perform general payroll functions relating to the processing and analysis of payroll and assist in various other payroll functions within the department. 

Key Accountablities:

-Responsible for coordinating, establishing and maintaining employee/payroll records including timekeeping and attendance records/systems, pay and tax recrods and miscellanous changes.

-Perform payroll processing activities including computing wages and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions and processing miscellanous payments.

-Perform activies outside of payroll processing such as agency inquiries, reporting, and payment request including maintaining and responding to levy and garnishment related inquiries.

-Perform a review and upload of interfaces files to 3rd party vendors such as Hewitt, Schwab, MBenefits and BCI.

-Create basic ad-hoc reporting using SAP and/or Ceridian for on demand request.

-Special projects as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

-Ability to perform percentage calculations and basic math functions related to gross-to-net payroll and payroll taxes

-Ability to be self directed under tight deadlines

-Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

-Excellent customer service with all internal and external customers

-Strong attention to detail and basic problem solving

Qualifications:

-Highschool degree or GED

-2 years of Payroll experience required

Please apply online at http://www.adidas-group.com/en/careers/new_site/adidasgroup/