APA Detroit Chapter

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Michigan Job Opportunities

The Detroit Chapter posts Michigan payroll position availability notices, supplied by the employer, as a service to the Michigan payroll community. To post a payroll position, email the position information (as an MS Word document, HTML code or simply a text message) to webmaster@apadetroit.org. Unless otherwise notified, positions will be posted for a period of 90 days. There currently is no charge for this service.

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Senior Payroll Administrator
The Senior Payroll Administrator will process payroll adjustments and
related documents per branch and third party requests; this includes rate
and hour changes, stop payments, manual checks, overpayments, direct
deposits, branch payroll vouchers and employee deductions. Other
responsibilities include operating the payroll center computer system to
update the master files, produce payroll checks and print related audit
reports.

Qualifications
      High School Diploma
      3 years of Payroll Administration experience
      Knowledge of Federal Wage and Hour Laws, multi-state payroll, payroll
      taxes, direct deposit, online banking, adjustments, garnishments and
      year end processing.
      Familiarity with MS office, internet and email required
      Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills
      Basic accounting and auditing knowledge also required
      Experience in Peoplesoft or ERP preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to
recruit@kellyservices.com and include APA in the subject line.

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a
diverse workforce.

Posted 7/7/08

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Barton Malow Company, a nationally ranked, ISO quality certified provider of construction management, design/build, program management, general contracting, technology services nationwide is seeking the following position in the Southfield Corporate Headquarters location.

 

Payroll Manager

 

Responsibilities:

 

Timely processing of all regular (contractual and non-contractual), subsistence, relocation and special payrolls.

Review compliance of internal controls, processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy of all payroll information.

Process all W-2's and all required year-end reporting.  Track all miscellaneous taxable payments to employees for inclusion in W-2's and reconciliation to general ledger.

Prepare monthly wage distribution reports, journal entries, payroll account reconciliations and general ledger reporting.

Balance quarterly all employee and employer taxes and report to payroll tax outsource company.

Research and resolve inquiries from Federal, state and local tax authorities on a timely basis.

Maintain Federal, state and local tax rate tables, worker's compensation rates and state unemployment insurance rates in the payroll system.

Track benefit and vacation reporting, employment verification, unemployment verification/eligibility and worker's compensation lost time reporting.

Coordinate direct deposits, United Way reporting, garnishments, EEO reporting and payroll transfer processing.

Complete monthly nationwide union reporting and timely payments, including periodic audits, set up of new unions and union rate updates to ensure contract compliance and prompt issue resolution.

Manage internal and off site payroll staff, providing guidance, employee development and mentoring.

Transmit 401(k) contributions and complete periodic 401(k) plan testing to ensure plan compliance.

Research and track proper handling of non-US wages (specifically but not limited to Mexico and Canada).

Assist in annual update to employee standard job cost rates.

Work with Management to enforce corporate payroll policies, create and implement new policies if needed.

Additional responsibilities as necessary.

 

Requirements:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience of processing payroll, with related payroll reporting and general ledger reconcialiation.

Experience in a high-volume, multi-state payroll environment.

Extensive experience with union payrolls and reporting required.

Complete and thorough understanding of employee and employer payroll taxes.

Prior experience with construction contractual and non-contractual payrolls preferred.

Experience with standard cost and job costing systems.

Detail oriented individual with hands on approach to support team environment.

Proven record in supervising and mentoring staff to build a cohesive team environment.

Customer service oriented with the ability to work well with all levels of the organization.

Ability to work under time constraints in order to meet specific deadlines.

Highly focused and self-motivated individual with leadership skills to move department to best in class status.

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Strong organizational, time management and multitasking skills.

AS400 and/or JD Edwards experience a plus.

 

 

Location:                   Southfield, MI

Salary Range:             $70,000 – $80,000 per year

 

Please email your resume as a Word document to recruiting@bartonmalow.com

Indicate in the subject line this job code: AM052308C

 

Posted 5/27/08

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PAYROLL MANAGER

 

3 Payroll Manager positions available immediately! Confidential search for 3 top firms in the Metro Detroit area each seeking a Payroll Manager.  These companies are seeking an experienced and talented Payroll Manager to join their team immediately.

 

Primary Responsibilities

· Primary responsibility for researching, establishing, and implementing payroll policies and procedures, and filing federal payroll taxes and maintaining the common pay agent general ledger.

· International Payroll and Multi-State experience

· Payroll Conversion experience (3rd Party to Inhouse)

· Review and update existing payroll policies, procedures, and processes to enhance payroll effectiveness.  Implement and train staff with regard to new policies, procedures, and/or processes.

· Coordinate with external vendors and/or appropriate field personnel to ensure smooth interface with payroll processes and implementation of standardized changes.

· Monitor payroll issues including; payroll integrity, employee transfers, deferred compensation, and federal and state EFT requirements.

· Provide technical support in international areas and for acquisitions.

· Prepare state registrations for new markets.  Prepare federal tax deposit, quarterly 941 (FIT) return and 940 (FUTA) tax deposit, and annual reconciliation and direct reporting of W-2s.

· Maintain general ledger database.  Post journal entries, balance Intra Company with Home Office, monitor account activity, and produce financial statements.

· Reconcile various general ledger accounts.

 

Desired Educational and Work Experience:

· BA in Accounting

· CPP

· 5 to10 years of experience

· Excellent communication skills

· Managerial background or Team Lead experience

· Hardworking and diligent demeanor

· Process improvement experience and implementation

 

 

Please email your resume as a Word document to michelle@venatornet.com

 

These are direct hire positions that pay between 75K-85K/year.

 

Posted 5/7/08

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Branch Manager

Robert Half International

 

Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) is the world’s leader in specialized staffing with 60 years in the industry. The company is a NYSE-traded company and a member of the Forbes Global 2000 and S&P 500.

 

Robert Half International is seeking a Branch Manager for our Dearborn, Michigan office. As Branch Manager you will have demonstrated success in business development and managing day-to-day operations. The person in this role must be articulate, proactive, able to teach, willing to suggest process improvements, proficient with the computer and able to interact well with senior management. The Branch Manager is primarily responsible for motivating and directing all branch employees, developing and growing a client base and providing quality customer service to both clients and candidate. Additionally the Branch Manager will be responsible for hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, reviewing monthly activities and providing day-to-day supervision for all direct reports, creating and maintaining a productive business development culture, as well working with Regional Management to generate an annual budget and business plan. Preference will be given to those with industry experience.

 

RHI provides the industry’s most progressive training, tools and technology to assist the Branch Manager in developing their business. As a member of our team, the Branch Manager will receive a competitive base salary; bonus opportunities; medical, dental and vision benefits; 401k; and paid-time off. In addition, we offer strong career advancement and growth opportunities.

 

To apply in confidence for this progressive position with the industry leader please contact Diana Infanti, Regional Vice President at diana.infanti@rhi.com

 

Posted 4/24/08

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Payroll Specialist

 

About the Company
As one of the leading suppliers worldwide of production systems and standard modular technologies, Dόrr offers its employees in 19 countries numerous opportunities to develop their professional skills. Dόrr supplies products and services to the automotive and aircraft industries as well as mining and basic materials industries. Our some 6,000 employees establish a local presence for worldwide customers, with the highest quality standards, and efficient system solutions.

Dόrr Ecoclean (DEI), a Dόrr company based in the U.S., is a solutions provider for the global automotive industry. DEI supplies engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration of automation handling systems and machine tool fluid filtration systems. Additionally, DEI supplies industrial parts cleaning systems for the automotive industry.

Durr Ecoclean offers competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

About the Opportunity
We are looking to hire a payroll processor to handle the following responsibilities and have the appropriate experience and education.

Job Functions:

o Processing payroll

o Payroll changes (Direct deposits, W4s and address changes)

o Input new hire information

o Preparing all payroll tax returns and paying all payroll taxes and other related payroll tax withholding

o Annual W-2 processing

o 401K transaction processing (W/H, Co. Match & Loan)

o Reconcile payroll accounts

o Manager Time & Attendance / Vacation System

Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

o Strong computer skills including Excel and Word

o Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

o Detailed orienteded, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

o Must be able to maintain confidential information

o Ability to learn new systems quickly

Ability to work well under pressure

Experience and Education:

o 1 - 3 years payroll processing experience

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Please send resumes to stacy.thielen@ecoclean.durr.com with Payroll Specialist in the subject line. 
Durr Ecoclean, Inc.
Wixom, Michigan

 

Posted 4/22/08

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Payroll Business Consultant

Location: Dearborn, Michigan

Direct or Contract to hire

 

Serves as a Payroll department functional technology expert and inter-department liaison between the business unit, information systems, external vendors and client clubs regarding the PeopleSoft HRMS System and related applications (i.e., HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, BenAdmin, General Ledger). Researches the impact that changing regulations, corporate policies and procedures, and business processes may have on the payroll system and process, then evaluates and makes recommendations regarding upgrades and improvements to the system in order to maintain peak performance and productivity. Provides training and support to Payroll staff as it relates to system administration responsibilities. Coordinates and assists in the configuration, installation and testing of the PeopleSoft hardware and software.

 

Qualifications:

 

· College level coursework in Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 

Experience in/with:

· Preferred experience with PeopleSoft HRMS System including Payroll, Time & Labor and General Ledger particularly the functional side.

· Knowledge of end-to-end payroll business processes including employee data setup, payroll processing, gross-to-net calculations, FLSA, garnishments, fringe benefit taxation, payroll reporting, payroll accounting, payroll tax reporting.

· Preferred experience in functional activities including requirements definition, process analysis, fit/gap resolution, process design and implementation, functional application design, application configuration including setting up tables, testing, training and transition planning.

· Creating complex reports using PeopleSoft Query, MicroSoft Excel and Access or other reporting tools.

· Designing, analyzing, testing, implementing and documenting complex systems and programs

· Organizing, controlling, monitoring and reporting projects including analyzing information flow.

· Designing business unit specific systems, planning, organizing and training others on the development and implementation of technical projects

Extensive knowledge of project management and structured system analysis, design, programming, and testing systems development and methodologies

 

Ability to:

· Evaluate complex systems and their interdependencies along with troubleshooting user problems

· Plan hardware and software upgrades and improvements to system

Develop disaster recovery plans

 

Contact:

Amy Moran/Sirco Associates

248 362 2200 or email to amoran@sirco-associates.com

 

Posted 4/17/08

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Branch Manager

Ann Arbor, Michigan

 

 

Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) is the world’s leader in specialized staffing with more than 58 years in the industry. The company has seven divisions: Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Robert Half Management Resources, OfficeTeam, Robert Half Technology, Robert Half Legal, and The Creative Group. As a result of our continued success, we are looking for a talented, focused, results-oriented Branch Manager to join our team. If you have demonstrated success in selling and sales management, and are looking for an exciting new career with outstanding earnings potential, contact us today!

 

Robert Half International is a NYSE-traded company and a member of the Forbes Global 2000 and S&P 500. We are consistently named to Fortune Magazine’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies, and in 2006 we were named to the Forbes Platinum List for the fifth year. Robert Half International also has been featured in several major business publications as a best place to work. In 2006, Institutional Investor magazine named the company’s chairman and CEO, Max Messmer, one of the top CEOs in America, ranking him first in the business and professional services category.

 

Robert Half International is looking to hire a Branch Manager with demonstrated success in selling and sales management to direct and manage day-to-day operations for its Ann Arbor, Michigan office. The person in this role must be articulate, proactive, and able to teach, willing to suggest process improvements, able to interact well with senior management and proficient with the computer. The Branch Manager reports to the Regional Manager and is primarily responsible for:

 

Sales Leadership:

 

 Motivation and direction to all branch employees.

 Incremental branch revenue growth consistent with RHI targets.

 Provide quality customer service to both clients and candidates.

 Hiring, coaching, mentoring, and developing sales and support staff

 Reviewing monthly sales activities for all direct reports.

 Actively lead marketing activities as an involved sales manager.

Create and maintain a productive sales culture; and facilitating cross-sell activities for all divisions.

 

Develop And Grow A Client Base:

 

 Use his/her proven sales background to develop and grow his/her own client base by selling our services for temporary, project and/or full-time staffing solutions.

 Make telephone sales calls and conduct in-person meetings with key managers and senior-level executives, for the purpose of prospecting new business and identifying key staffing needs.

 Using a consultative approach, recommend and provide staffing solutions to clients;

 Meet with candidates for client meetings as necessary.

 He/she will be responsible for solidifying RHI’s presence in the local marketplace through consistent participation in networking organizations and events.

 Work with Regional Management to generate an annual budget and business plan, and provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to his/her direct reports.

Supervise the administrative functions of the office.

 

RHI provides the industry’s most progressive training, tools and technology to assist the Branch Manager in developing his/her business. As a member of our team, he/she will receive a competitive base salary; bonus opportunities; medical, dental and vision benefits; 401K and paid-time off. In addition, we offer strong career advancement and growth opportunities.

 

As a strong candidate, you must be articulate, proactive, able to teach, willing to suggest process improvements and able to interact with senior management. Additionally, a background of 3+ years’ experience in sales and management is required.

 

To Apply:

 

For more information and confidential consideration, please contact:

 

Christine Lucy

Robert Half International Inc.

One Towne Square, Suite 1050

Southfield, Michigan 48076

christine.lucy@rhi.com

T: (248) 357-8367

T: (800) 804-8367

F: (248) 358-0941

 

Posted 04/16/08

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Temporary Ceridian Payroll Manager

 

Distribution company in Troy is seeking a Payroll Manager for a full-time 3-month assignment.   Qualified candidates must have Ceridian Payroll experience and be comfortable as the lead for an upcoming major payroll implementation.  Interested candidates must be available to begin this assignment no later than April 28, 2008

 

Overview

The Payroll Manager oversees and coordinates all activities relating to the US and Canadian payroll processing.  This includes maintaining controls, conducting effective audits, compiling payroll statistics, managing projects/implementations and changes as well as regular payroll processing activities.  He/she will manage an experienced team that includes: Sr. Payroll Clerk and a Payroll Clerk.  This position reports directly to the VP, Corporate Controller.

 

Experience Required

· BA/BS from a 4-year college or University

· Minimum 7-10 year(s) experience in payroll/accounting

· Experience with Ceridian HR/Payroll HRIS System (highly preferred)

· Payroll experience in Multi Company, Multi State environment for a large, public company

· Prior Canadian payroll processing experience preferred

· Proven ability to manage payroll system implementations/conversions

· Management/Leadership experience

· General ledger account reconciliation experience

· Ad hoc reporting expertise

 

Qualified individuals can apply by submitting a resume to ben@harvardaf.com

 

Ben Kohns

Harvard Accounting & Finance

201 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 330

Troy, MI  48084

"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution."  - Willa A. Foster

Posted 04/14/08

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