• Job Description

  Req#: 587104

  Reporting to the Director of Accounting Operations, the Payroll Manager’s primary role will include managing all payroll-related functions consistent with Company policies and processes.

  Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

  • Manage ADP and assist with performance of payroll-related functions including but not limited to processing new hires, termination status changes, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, timecards and direct deposit.
  • Reviews and verifies payroll data in a timely manner, calculates overtime and other pay premiums, and enters payroll data.
  • Oversees maintenance of payroll records and files including but not limited to sick time and vacation and other accrued leave.
  • Manage expense reporting system.
  • Collaborate with Human Resources on administration of 401(k) and other benefit plans, including any required audits.
  • Performs routine audits of payroll and benefits data and supports audits by benefits providers.
  • Manage the equity system and related requests and reports.
  • Responds to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, preparation of manual checks, and employment verifications.
  • Prepares journal entries and month-end reports.
  • Oversees tax compliance by payroll provider and resolution of routine notices and changes to tax requirements.
  • Reconciles all payroll-related accounts and activities.
  • Development and implementation of payroll practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Accounting for compensation including equity plan management, expense reporting support, imputed income and other special projects as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of payroll experience
  • Broad knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
  • Internal controls (SOX) experience
  • Life science/biotech industry experience preferred
  • Experience with SAP Concur, ADP WorkforceNow, SAP S4/Hana preferred
  • Strong systems skills; ability to learn and adapt to a new accounting system; proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to follow instructions for multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as with other groups across the business

  All Kiniksa new hires whose roles require them to enter Kiniksa’s physical offices will be required to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if not, that they are legally entitled to an accommodation due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and Kiniksa will consider, among other things whether a proposed accommodation would create an undue hardship.

  Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• About the company

  Kiniksa is a biopharmaceutical company with an experienced team that has advanced multiple product candidates in parallel that focus on a range of debilitating diseases with significant unmet medical need. We continue to explore expanding our pipeline in order to develop life-changing medicines for patients who need it most.

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