• Job Description

  Req#: PAYRO001513

  Responsibilities:

  • Supervises, reviews, and audits all payroll related changes to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits, and compliance with Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws for approximately 650 employees
  • Monitors and analyzes budget to actual variances for all payroll related accounts
  • Manages, develops, and trains Payroll Coordinator
  • Communicates with employees to resolve problems and to ensure internal client satisfaction in a timely manner
  • Collaborates closely with HR to share necessary information in a timely manner
  • Manages payroll tax related matters including quarterly and year-end reconciliations
  • Manages the year-end payroll process including making accurate salary and tax adjustments, and verifying accuracy of W2s
  • Manages the projected salary and benefits budget, working directly with the business analyst and CFO to provide estimated costs for monitoring operations
  • Ensures appropriate deductions for 403(b) plan, prepares transmittal of withholdings to the custodians, and supports the 403(b) plan audit
  • Manages the payroll and timekeeping portion of human resources/payroll system
  • Prepares journal entries to record payroll related transactions into the general ledger
  • Other duties as assigned

  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Excellent knowledge of payroll management in an automated processing environment including electronic time data collection; previous experience with UKG payroll and timekeeping is required
  • Proven knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and reporting requirements relating to salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and accounting systems
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of employees

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred but will consider a combination of directly related coursework AND directly related work experience in lieu of an accounting degree;
  • Minimum 10 years of payroll or payroll systems experience required
  • Minimum 5 years of payroll management experience required
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

  Equal Opportunities for All

  At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

  Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

  Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

  The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.org

• About the company

  The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, located in the Houston Museum District, Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States.

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