Senior Payroll Manager
Description
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA®(tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor), as well as early-stage pipeline candidates.
Purpose of the role
To supplement our payroll function during a particularly busy time due to year-end activities and the high numbers of new hires as we add a sales force and other new hires.
Position Responsibilities
- Oversee all payroll procedures, including preparing and distributing employee payments, calculating taxes
- Oversee the semi-monthly payroll process
- Reconcile Quarterly tax filings: Ensure all exception and errors on quarter reports are cleared for Quarter balancing report, Wage detail total, Employee Quarter errors, W-2, annual balancing
- Oversee new hires/terminations are processed timely and accurately
- Manage payroll system and become proficient with Paylocity
- Lead/assist with projects as needed
- Manage and maintaining state and local tax information in payroll system
- Oversee governmental reporting obligations
- Oversee monthly accounting reconciliations and ensure GL is accurate and delivered timely.
- Oversee accurate, timely processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations in compliance with multi-state regulations
- Manage processing and review of YTD information, W-2 forms, W-2c’s and amended tax returns.
- Keep abreast of legislative updates that affect payroll/tax regulatory compliance and provides training to staff.
- Supervise/manage payroll team, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff and providing performance evaluations.
- Serve as a backup the Director, Payroll.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of ten to fifteen years of payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Tax processing experience in a payroll department with HR to PR system integrations
- Certified Payroll Professional Designation preferred; basic payroll class completion (local APA chapter) a plus
- Payroll.Org member a plus
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll and tax requirements and regulations. Multistate experience is required
- Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and reconciliations
- Good understanding of equity related transactions
- Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and make timely decisions
- Must have problem solving skills and ability to organize time effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft-based applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills required.
- Self-starter and strong ethical standards.
Location
- Remote
The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $131,413- $160,615. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements.
Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays.
Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.