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Southern Company Payroll Supervisor in Durham, North Carolina

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Job Summary:

Responsible for managing the payroll function and team, supporting corporate compliance processes, and establishing/enhancing efficient, automated, payroll processes.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution preferably in an Accounting related field

  • Five years of experience in accounting/ finance/payroll

  • Five years of experience in payroll/HR related functions

  • Five years of supervisory experience

  • General knowledge of GAAP, Finance and accounting theories

  • Proficient in MS Excel

  • ERP and business software experience

  • Broad experience within Payroll, including garnishments, multi-state taxing, withholding requirements

  • General experience with HR related transactions including benefits, bonus, and wage changes

  • Experience with certified payroll, desired

  • Understands payroll related general ledger accounts and associated reconciliations

  • Knowledge of key controls, practices and testing in relation to the internal control framework for payroll processes

  • Experience in developing process narratives and process flows

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply solutions and utilize resources

  • Exercises good judgement with the ability to balance compliance requirements, employee and business needs

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Ability to prioritize and organize work independently and in a team

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship.

  • Candidate should reside within a commutable distance to the office due to hybrid schedule. We do not offer relocation assistance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Manages the Payroll team

  • Develop professional competencies of direct reports

  • Establish goals that guide the team to meet the overall organizational strategy

  • Knowledge and experience with employee related policies and legal requirements

  • Fosters an open and inclusive culture

  • Promotes and requires safe work practices

  • Ensures exemplary customer service with PowerSecure and Southern business units

  • Seeks opportunities for efficiencies and improved processes

  • Communicates and coordinates work-flows, information, etc with the Human Resources department

  • Participates and contributes to the AFT team and fosters teamwork

  • Manages costs/spending for the payroll department

  • Ensures an open environment with timely and positive customer service for company employees

  • Trains or ensures appropriate training for staff

  • Ensures appropriate knowledge resources are available for company employees regarding payroll processes

  • Coordinates with IT to ensure adequate systems, upgrades, and reports are available for payroll processes

  • Manages the payroll function, supervises and reviews the work performed and analyzes staffing requirements

  • Reviews payroll related journal entries and accruals

  • Analyzes business practices impacting payroll and works with stakeholders to develop, document and improve processes

  • Supports corporate compliance processes

  • Ensure appropriate internal controls and documentation around payroll processes

  • Ensures compliance with certified payroll requirements

  • Ensures accuracy of the company’s payroll expenditures

  • Responds to information requests from auditors and other parties related to payroll audits

  • Designs, evaluates and implements procedures and processes while assessing the need for systematic enhancements in order to increase efficiency

Working Conditions:

  • This position is hybrid

  • Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.

  • Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones (Central/Eastern/Mountain/Pacific), if necessary.

  • Be flexible for after-hours tasks, as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law

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