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LCT is committed to increased diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all areas of its structure and operations as attention to these goals makes it stronger and helps better serve the artists, staff, crew, audience, and community at large.

Lincoln Center Theater welcomes candidates who are fully committed to joining an organization that is proactively focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from populations underrepresented in theater and who align themselves with LCT’s values and goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

PAYROLL MANAGER

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Payroll Manager to join our Finance Department. Under the direction of the Controller and the Director of Finance, the Payroll Manager will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing and delivery of payroll for all administrative and union employees.

This position requires significant interactions with managers of other departments and with Lincoln Center Theater’s payroll vendor to understand and improve payroll preparation, submission and tracking processes.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the weekly administrative payroll including garnishments, benefits and taxes accurately to employee elections and consistent with federal and state laws. 
• Coordinate the weekly submission of union payroll across multiple departments. Train colleagues as needed on proper payroll submission procedures and schedules. 
• Maintain auditable files of payroll data and records, and work with administrative staff to ensure that the organization’s employee payroll files are complete and up to date including W4 forms, timesheets etc. Ensure the processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations are accurate and timely with full supporting backup.
• Monitor the department’s weekly funding of payroll and tax payments, and the payroll vendor’s remittance of taxes to the relevant authorities. 
• Prepare weekly journal entries for payroll accounting. 
• Prepare and distribute management reports. Support periodic payroll analysis within the Finance department such as for budgeting, projections, pay-related calculations, and workers compensation audits. 
• Become familiar with current union agreements and relevant terms and schedules. 
• Critically review and analyze payroll, benefits and tax procedures and recommend improvements for the processing, tracking and reporting of information. Work with IT to design and maintain security procedures to ensure the confidentiality of all payroll-related information. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. 
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience with union payroll experience preferred. 
• MS Office proficiency (Excel required). Adobe Acrobat proficiency. 
• Must be service- and team-oriented, enthusiastic and self-motivated. 
• Knowledge of related federal, state, local laws and regulations. 
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with an annual salary range of $80,000-$90,000. Lincoln Center Theater provides comprehensive benefits including: Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403(b) and Employer Match, and Paid Time Off. 

Application Instructions: https://lct.bamboohr.com/careers/36

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.