- The Payroll Analyst is responsible for processing payroll, maintaining records, processing deductions, new hires, terminations, and leave of absence under the direction of the Payroll Director.
- The role primarily operates remotely but requires candidates to be based in the tri-state area for occasional in-person team meetings.
- Key responsibilities include processing payrolls, wage garnishments, staying abreast of payroll tax requirements, assisting employees with payroll-related questions, and coordinating leaves of absence.
- Qualifications for the role include a degree in Business, Accounting, or HR, 5+ years of payroll/accounting experience, proficiency in payroll software, and strong organizational and communication skills.
Ascend Wellness
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The Payroll Analyst performs all activities necessary to process payroll, including maintaining related records, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, processing time sheets, new hires, terminations, leave of absence, etc. This position works closely under the direction and supervision of the Payroll Director in order to carry out all necessary financial management and fiscal control policies and activities for payroll administration.
Location: This role primarily operates remotely and candidates must be based in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut) to accommodate occasional in-person team meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures timely processing of multi-state bi-weekly and monthly payrolls in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles via iSolved/Greenlink.
- Processes wage garnishments, pay levies and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting to the necessary State office or jurisdiction.
- Keeps abreast of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data.
- Assists employees and staff with general questions related to payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits and other pay related issues.
- Works with Benefits to coordinate leaves of absence under FMLA, Medical or other unpaid leaves.
- Reconcile 401k process and payments to vendor.
- Stays current on pay practices related to FLSA requirements.
- Processes Manual Payments/ACH transactions.
- Assist with unemployment claims and verifications forms as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Oversees the payroll mailbox with response time within 24-48 hours.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Human Resources.
- 5+ years of payroll/accounting experience with multi-state.
- Experience with payroll software.
- Experience with unions and knowledge of CBAs along with union dues, initiation fees etc. preferred.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Vlookup and Pivot tables.
- Demonstrate high attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure.
- Must be a self-starter, self- sufficient, and able to accomplish expected tasks under minimal supervision.
- Must have demonstrated ability to organize and execute assigned projects.
- Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment and think outside the box.
- Very strong personal communication skills - must be outgoing and have the ability to work well with all levels within the organization.
Work Environment
This position performs duties in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly.
Company Overview
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.
EEO Statement
Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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