Job Description
Job Description
Payroll Specialist
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Director, Payroll
Job Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Description:
Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.
The New York Yankees are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. This position will report to the Director, Payroll and will be based at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL. As an integral part of the Accounting and Finance team, this role is responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish multi-state payroll processing objectives with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Calculate and process Minor League Baseball player payroll, working closely with Player Development to ensure accurate tracking of player moves throughout the organization.
- Manage electronic timekeeping systems and/or manually collect and review timesheets.
- Timely and accurately process payrolls and transmit payroll to ADP Workforce Now.
- Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions.
- Prepare and issue Form W-2s and paychecks and manage direct deposits.
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure correct employee records and maintain employee data.
- Effectively communicate with employees at all levels throughout the organization on payroll-related matters.
- Manage sensitive material and maintain its confidentiality.
- Apply working knowledge of payroll and related tax laws to ensure organizational compliance.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Accounting and Finance departments.
- Assist in the administration of retirement plans and support payroll and 401K audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree in business administration, finance, or accounting required.
- 2-5 years of experience working in a payroll department.
- Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager preferred.
- Prior experience with ABI Mastermind preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with specific experience working with complex spreadsheets in Excel.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good time management and organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Independent thinker and problem solver.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.