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Payroll Manager
full-time•Kansas City
About this role
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
As a Payroll Manager in N. Kansas City, MO, you will be a key member of our Financial Services team, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate payroll processing, general ledger accounting for the payroll process, managing tax filings, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll tax and compliance and offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and collaborate across departments.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Assist in overseeing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Manage multi-state payroll tax reporting, filings, and reconciliations, including quarterly and annual returns, and W-2 filing.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance and Accounting, Project teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing.
- Analyze labor costs and variance analysis
- Oversee union payroll reporting, fringe benefit submissions, and prevailing wage compliance reporting
- Lead audits and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Supervise and support Payroll Coordinators, fostering collaboration and professional development.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll compliance and payroll tax, preferably in a multi-state environment.
- Strong knowledge of Federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, or similar).
- Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint/Spectrum, Procore, etc
- Knowledge of union payroll, prevailing wage laws, certified payroll reporting, and construction job costing
- High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, xlookups, complex formulas)
- Knowledge of worker’s compensation classifications and audit processes
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is a plus.
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K Retirement plan
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term disability
- Holidays and PTO
- Bonus program
CONTACT US
If you are interested in this Payroll Manager position in N. Kansas City, MO. then please APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to careers.garney.com. If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Patrick Duque - by email [email protected]
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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What you'll do
- The Payroll Manager will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and managing tax filings. This role also involves collaborating with various departments and implementing process improvements.
About Garney Construction
Garney is a national leader in water and wastewater construction. Since 1961, we’ve focused on building water and wastewater systems of all sizes for municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients. We specialize in collaborative project delivery solutions, including CMAR and design-build, for our clients nationwide.
Building sustainable futures with the world's most precious resources—water and people.
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What does a Payroll Manager do at Garney Construction?
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The Payroll Manager position at Garney Construction is based in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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