Job Details


Accounting/Finance


Payroll Manager  Mechanicville, NY  Posted: 9/16/2025
Job Description

Job ID#:

4839

Job Category:

Accounting/Finance


We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee our client's weekly payroll processing for all of their employees. This role ensures accuracy and timeliness in compensation, manages pay structures for salaried, hourly, and commission-based employees, and supports compliance with leave and PTO policies. The Payroll Manager will serve as a key resource for payroll-related reporting, analysis, and employee support.  This is an onsite role located near Clifton Park, NY.

 

Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager will include:

  • Process weekly payroll, including verifying and entering employee hours from manual and electronic timesheets.
  • Prepare and distribute commission sheets for sales, management, and other teams.
  • Monitor and reconcile commission reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews of payroll amounts compared to historical data and forecasts.
  • Partner with ADP to coordinate monthly and quarterly payroll reporting.
  • Adjust commission percentages based on updated sales targets.
  • Provide payroll insights, reporting, and education across the organization.
  • Partner with HR to update payroll records for changes such as deductions, addresses, or other updates.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to employee payroll questions or concerns.
  • Work with managers to review pay structures and resolve discrepancies.
  • Compile, sort, and distribute payroll summaries and reports.
  • Process journal entries on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports for management review.

 
Job Requirements

 

Qualifications of the Payroll Manager:

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas), Outlook, Word, and ADP.
  • This position requires adaptability; responsibilities may be reassigned as needed.
  • All employees are expected to promote and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

 

Salary is up to $75,000 annually, depending on experience.

 

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redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.

 




 

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