National Association of Manufacturers - NAM · 14 hours ago
Payroll & Accounting Operations Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expThe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States and one of the nation’s most influential advocates for manufacturing. They are seeking a Payroll & Accounting Operations Manager who will be responsible for managing the semi-monthly payroll process and supporting key accounting operations for over 150 employees, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
AssociationCommunitiesGovernmentManufacturingNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Erica Singleton
Responsibilities
Independently manage semi-monthly payroll in Dayforce, ensuring accuracy of hours, pay rates, benefits, taxable wages, and deductions
Oversee deductions and contributions for employees, including but not limited to Federal and State tax, employee benefits, and elections
Onboard all new employees during the standard bi-weekly onboarding schedule set by the NAM
Calculate and process all pay adjustments including but not limited to new hires and terminations
Maintain employee payroll master data including new hires, terminations, tax updates, direct deposit, earnings/deductions, and status changes
Partner proactively with Dayforce consultants on tax filings, compliance issues, quarter-end and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s), and troubleshooting
Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions, ensuring excellent customer service and confidentiality
Maintain payroll procedures, SOPs, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Ensure accuracy of 401(k) employee and employer contributions and support compliance with related plan requirements and federal regulations
Assist with processing accounting documents including invoices, W-9s, check requests, payroll related forms, expense reimbursement reports, etc
Support vendor maintenance including filing Form W-9s and verify banking information
Support the Controller with periodic close activities such as payroll liability reconciliations, and other recurring schedules
Prioritize and route stakeholder inquiries to accounting team members to ensure timely resolution
Directing employees to accounting resources and guidelines
Recommend process improvements to strengthen efficiency and internal controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
3–6 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
Strong understanding of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, deductions, benefits taxation, and compliance requirements
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience with payroll software – Dayforce/Ceridian a plus
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong listening abilities
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, quality, goal, and deadline-driven environment
Strong team player with good interpersonal relations
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
SmarTrip
401(k) Salary Deferral plan with employer match and contributions
Vacation and sick leave
Complimentary on-site gym access
Healthy snacks in the break room
Company
National Association of Manufacturers - NAM
The mission of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is to be the voice for all manufacturing in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jay Timmons
President and CEO
Todd Boppell
COO
Recent News
2025-11-26
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