Special Olympics is hiring: Manager, Payroll Accounting in Washington

Position Title: Manager, Payroll Accounting

Location: Headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Assistant Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range for US Based Staff: $55,463 - $65,250

Organization Overview:

Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Payroll Accounting is responsible for the preparation, review and approval of monthly salary and benefits accounting entries, reconciliation of payroll and payroll tax accounts, ensuring payroll allocations are accurate, and providing key salary and benefits information to be used in budgeting, reporting, and analysis. In addition, the Manager will work with other Finance management staff in the assessment and implementation of systemic business process improvements that promote greater efficiency and enhance internal controls. The position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position has responsibility for the maintenance of SOI’s general ledger select accounts and related activities in support of the accounting for payroll and payroll-related transactions. The Manager will proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with Finance and other Departments. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure the timely and accurate recording of all salary and benefits activity;
• Maintain employee payroll allocations and prepare reclassifications and adjustments as required;
• Maintain employee timesheets and ensure allocations are consistent and correct;
• Provide salary and benefits information for grant proposals and grant reporting;
• Contribute to annual budgeting process for all payroll-related expenses;
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis on payroll trends and data;
• Coordinate account reconciliations and analyses as directed (payroll and payroll tax liabilities, general ledger, etc.). Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Assist in the analysis and preparation of reports to be utilized in SOI’s financial statements and audit schedule preparation;
• In coordination with other senior Finance staff, support SOI’s monthly close process;
• Implement improvements to policies, procedures, internal controls, and tools that realize greater operating efficiencies and enhanced customer service support as directed by the Assistant Controller;
• Support required accounting and financial management training for SOI/HQ and Regional Office staff;
• Develop and manage effective communication and planning systems and processes with client-Departments and other SOI Finance staff;
• Responsible for the effective completion of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience focused on GL accounting / reconciliations, payroll accounting, account analysis, budgeting, and client support;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; Masters degree and/or active CPA license preferred;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above;
• Public accounting audit experience preferred;
• Microsoft Navision experience preferred; experience with budgeting software desired;
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, filters, etc.) desired;
• Experience in key finance and accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic business decision support;
• Superior interpersonal abilities and supervisory skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; strong training and overall content facilitation skills are required;
• Ability to assess and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.

Other Characteristics:

• Strong client service orientation;
• Ability to work with all levels of management;

• Ability to concurrently advance multiple tasks and projects with limited supervision;
• Ability to provide effective business solutions and collaborate with senior management in problem resolution;
• Demonstrates respect, flexibility, and tact; excellent listening, reasoning, and negotiating skills;

• The maturity, savvy, and good humor necessary to meet the challenges of a fast-paced work environment;
• Commitment to Special Olympics’ mission and goals, with an understanding for and commitment to the power and importance of persons with intellectual disabilities, the unique role and power of sports, and a vision of a more understanding, inclusive, and just world.

*For USA based staff: Special Olympics offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package, which includes: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement, legal resources, and PTO.

Special Olympics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

**Special Olympics is an E-Verify Employer**