99 Cents Only Stores Employment Information Center

Payroll Lead

CA - Commerce

The Payroll Lead will be a main point of contact with our employees and drive accurate and timely delivery of all periodic and ad-hoc payroll services in a fast-paced environment and as a part of a collaborative and high-performing team. The team member will work cross-functionally with other departments to drive implementation of long-term operational and strategic initiatives. The team member will also be a backup for the Payroll Supervisor and work with the Senior Manager on process improvement related to inquiries and issued identified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that weekly payroll is processed timely and accurately. Oversee employee payroll accounting, transactions and reporting activities.
Communicate directly with employees on payroll issues and work with offshore payroll processing team to manage all inquiries to completion.
Partner with HR, Operations, Benefits, HRIS, and Finance teams as necessary to achieve goals and collaboratively work on cross-functional initiatives
Research and provide computerized payroll data and ad hoc reports for supervisors and department heads utilizing report writing tools.
Assist with any back log of manual check logs, mail, VOE’s, pay card log and garnishments
Partner with Accounting to conduct JE reclasses
Manage escheatment process in coordination with Accounting
Process W2-C’s and tax adjustments
Partner with Payroll Analyst to conduct payroll system testing for system enhancements and upgrades
Provides back-up support to Sr Payroll Manager and Payroll Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

2 - 5 years of experience working in a Payroll Lead role
Experience processing a multi-state payroll for large employee base
Payroll designation is preferred (FCP, CPP).
Associates or Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance desired
Knowledge of the Basic Wage Standards covered in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Team player with excellent customer service with both internal and external customers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented, accurate and organized
Positive work attitude

Ensure that weekly payroll is processed timely and accurately. Oversee employee payroll accounting, transactions and reporting activities.
Communicate directly with employees on payroll issues and work with offshore payroll processing team to manage all inquiries to completion.
Partner with HR, Operations, Benefits, HRIS, and Finance teams as necessary to achieve goals and collaboratively work on cross-functional initiatives
Research and provide computerized payroll data and ad hoc reports for supervisors and department heads utilizing report writing tools.
Assist with any back log of manual check logs, mail, VOE’s, pay card log and garnishments
Partner with Accounting to conduct JE reclasses
Manage escheatment process in coordination with Accounting
Process W2-C’s and tax adjustments
Partner with Payroll Analyst to conduct payroll system testing for system enhancements and upgrades
Provides back-up support to Sr Payroll Manager and Payroll Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

2 - 5 years of experience working in a Payroll Lead role
Experience processing a multi-state payroll for large employee base
Payroll designation is preferred (FCP, CPP).
Associates or Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance desired
Knowledge of the Basic Wage Standards covered in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Team player with excellent customer service with both internal and external customers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented, accurate and organized
Positive work attitude

99 Cents Only Stores is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.