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The payroll manager is a detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee lifecycle operations. This role serves as the primary point of coordination for payroll processing, benefits administration and regulatory compliance. While this role is a part of the finance team and reports to the VP Controller the role partners closely with HR leadership, the practice teams, and ADP professionals to ensure accurate, complaint, and efficient payroll and tax processes. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and can effectively balance big picture analysis and transactional execution with employee support and operational excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nFull Payroll Process Management - bi-weekly payroll process across multiple sites and states\nReview and approve payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and according to applicable requirements\nCoach practice administrative staff, provide training, and advise on payroll related policies\nCoordinate monthly bonus processing, establish timelines, review calculations, and confirm accurate payments\nReview payroll files and any related journal entries\nOversee federal, state, and local payroll tax activities including benefits filings and year-end W-2 processing, in conjunction with ADP Smart Compliance\nBuild management and census reports as needed that help team members understand payroll data while protecting confidential employee information\nImprove payroll processes and system workflows to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. \nPartner with HR, Practice staff and teams, IT, Finance, Legal, and ADP providers to resolve issues and support payroll projects.\nNew acquired practice integration work - will serve as the liaison between Ascend Aesthetics, and the newly acquired practices. The payroll manager will ensure payroll is integrated into ADP and the new employees’ payroll is processed in a timely manner and integrated into the existing company.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field\n5 to 6 years of payroll processing experience\n1 to 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience\nExperience utilizing ADP or comparable payroll vendors and software\nBackground in accounting, reconciliations, and financial close\nTechnical Skills\nStrong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. ADP, Workday, SAP)\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions pivot tables, reconciliation analysis)\nFamiliarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)\nUnderstanding of SOX Controls and audit requirements\nPreferred Qualifications\nAbility to help shape a payroll system built around accurate pay, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.\nAbility to support month-end financial closing activities with finance and accounting teams and other business partners\nCompliance Responsibilities\nTax Withholding: Withhold the correct federal, state, and local income taxes from paychecks.\n Payroll Taxes: File quarterly and annual tax reports (IRS Form 941) on time.\n Wage Laws: Follow the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for minimum wage and overtime rules.\nRecord Keeping: Update and maintain payroll processing files for each pay period.\nGarnishments: Work with ADP Smart Compliance to process court-ordered wage garnishments and child support payments accurately.\nBenefits and Deductions: Ensure correct pre-tax and post-tax deductions for health insurance and retirement plans\n Audits: Provide reports and analysis as needed\nWhat We Offer\nAt Ascend Aesthetic Partners, we offer exciting career opportunities that allow you to grow professionally while making a significant impact on patient care in the plastic surgery and aesthetics industry.\nWhy Join Us?\nAscend Aesthetic Partners is a Management Services Organization (MSO) in the field of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics. Founded on a commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient care, Ascend PSP brings together a network of highly accomplished plastic surgeons and their practices to advance aesthetic medicine, helping our patients feel more confident in their own bodies.\nWe are a group of plastic surgeons that have come together to collaborate on a whole new level. 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