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Senior Coordinator, Payroll

Las Vegas, NVOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 15 days ago

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Required skills

  • payroll processing
  • payroll administration
  • multi-state payroll
  • per diem payments
  • wage garnishments
  • EDD reporting
  • ADP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • data accuracy
  • confidential information

Nice to have

  • union dues
  • ABI MasterMind
  • budgeting
  • forecasting
  • month-end close

Role summary

The Senior Coordinator, Payroll is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining payroll records. This role involves reviewing timekeeping and compensation data, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with reporting and audits. The ideal candidate will collaborate with People Operations and Finance, manage confidential information, and possess strong organizational and analytical skills. Experience with multi-state payroll, garnishments, and ADP is required, with preferred experience in union dues and ABI MasterMind.

Position: Senior Coordinator, Payroll Department: Finance Reporting Manager: Director, Payroll Status: Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt Location: Las Vegas, NV

About the A's:

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:

The Senior Coordinator, Payroll supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the organization, ensuring employees are paid correctly and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, reviewing timekeeping and compensation data, resolving payroll discrepancies, and assisting with payroll reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while delivering a positive employee experience. This individual will collaborate closely with People Operations, Finance, and other departments to support payroll operations and ensure the integrity of payroll data.

Responsibilities:

  • Support end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment of employees.
  • Process and track vacation and sick leave accruals.
  • Maintain and file quarterly payroll tax returns and complete year-end W-2 processing and state payroll reconciliations.
  • Respond to and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate payroll processing and maintain communication with the payroll service provider (ADP).
  • Provide payroll run backup files and summary reports to Accounting to support general ledger posting and month-end close.
  • Reconcile 401(k) contributions and related payroll records.
  • Perform payroll reconciliations for Major League and Minor League operations.
  • Calculate payroll taxes to support budgeting and forecasting.
  • Report new hires to applicable agencies in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Provide payroll data and documentation to People Operations to support reporting, compliance testing, and audits.
  • Prepare special reports and support additional projects as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications/Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll and handling per diem payments, wage garnishments, and EDD reporting; experience with union dues is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of payroll processes, timekeeping systems, payroll deductions, and applicable employment and payroll regulations.
  • Experience with ADP payroll or HRIS platforms.
  • ABI MasterMind experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide responsive and professional employee support.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

    • The A’s Social Impact & Belonging Statement:

    Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

    Equal Opportunity Consideration:

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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