Associate Director

Zero Gravity Civil Tech

Associate Director of Payroll leading payroll function at Atwell, LLC. Responsible for developing payroll processes and overseeing payroll team operations.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $1 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, mentor, and support the payroll team, including reviewing work, providing training, and helping team members grow in their roles.
Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from senior leadership, department leaders, employees, external accountants, and payroll vendors.
Analyze payroll data and prepare routine and ad hoc payroll reports, including PTO, labor, DOL-related statistics, and other requested reporting.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll and labor reporting requirements.
Develop, document, and maintain repeatable payroll processes that support accuracy, consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
Oversee payroll-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, including payroll journal entries, reconciliations, payroll expense reporting, special payments, entity setup, and related analytics.
Monitor payroll and wage laws and regulations to ensure compliance with tax, wage, overtime, PTO, and benefits requirements.
Review current payroll, deduction, and tax procedures and recommend improvements aligned with best practices.
Ensure timely payroll tax deposits, quarterly and annual tax filings, year-end processes, and W-2 distribution.
Support account registration for withholding, unemployment, and other payroll-related taxes across applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Prepare and submit workers’ compensation returns for monopolistic states.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and leadership to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with business needs.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or higher in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
10+ years of payroll experience, including experience managing or leading a payroll team.
Experience with multi-state payroll tax jurisdictions required.
Professional payroll credentials such as CPP, CPM, or CPS preferred.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems highly preferred.
Experience with Deltek Vision or another ERP system preferred.
Strong Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills.
Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll tax, wage and hour laws, deductions, benefits-related payroll processes, and audit requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and lead with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
Employee Referrals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
Dependent Care Match
Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
Family Planning & IVF Benefits
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll managementdata analysisreportingpayroll compliancetax proceduresfinancial close activitiespayroll processesmulti-state payrollwage and hour lawsaudit requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationconfidentialityorganizational skillsdiscretiontime managementproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

CPPCPMCPS