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Payroll Accountant

Planet Fitness (United PF Partners)

Payroll Accountant

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    THE PLANET FITNESS MISSION

    We at Planet Fitness are here to provide a unique environment in which anyone, and we mean anyone, can be comfortable in a diverse, judgement free zone where a lasting, active lifestyle is built. Our product is a tool. A means to an end. Not a brand name or a mold maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. In the end, it’s all about you. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected. We are not here to kiss your butt, only to kick it if that’s what you need. We need you, because face it, our planet wouldn’t be the same without you. You belong!

    ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

    Title: Payroll Accountant

    Location: Austin, Texas: Support Center

    Reports To: Accounting Manager

    Key Relationships: Support Center Leaders and Teammates and Field Leadership Teams

    The Opportunity

    Look no further if you like to have fun, positively impact people, and grow your leadership skills in the coolest place on the planet. Your opportunity has arrived!

    United PF is dynamic, growing and continually evolving. You must be self-motivated, constantly innovating, and driving positive change. Most importantly, you deliver consistently and over the top results! A role with United PF Partners is an opportunity to be a part of something special. If you would love working for a rapidly-growing company that changes people’s lives for the better every day, helps them live healthier, doesn’t judge anyone, and supports their communities and the Boys and Girls club, then this may be your dream job!

    What You'll Be Doing

    The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for all payroll functions in regards to all full-time and part-time employees. The Payroll Accountant follows established policies and procedures to ensure that employee compensation, benefits and deductions are accurate. This position ensures that payroll related statutory reports and payroll tax returns are accurate and timely filed. A review is made of any filings made by the outside payroll service. This position works with the Accounting Manager, as well as Human Resources.

    • You will prepare schedules and process payroll biweekly for multi-entity, multi-state, hourly and salary employees.• You will ensure that the calculation of earnings and deductions are accurate and completed in a timely manner, in compliance with Federal, State, local laws, employee contracts, and company policies. Collaborate with Human Resources on these matters, as necessary.• You will process payroll information associated with newly hired employees, terminated employees, wage verification, withholding allowances, pay rate changes, status changes, benefit deductions, payroll garnishments and direct deposits; Determine pre and post-tax deductions as prescribed by company benefit policies.• You will respond to payroll inquiries and requests by management and other internal and external users of payroll data. Research and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and resolve any payroll related issues.

    • You will be responsible for various matters pertaining to the 401k plan, including preparation of employer contribution schedules for all employees; ensuring that employer and employee contributions are remitted properly, annually compile data for part-time employees to assist in the determination of eligibility, compile 401k census data for annual discrimination testing, and assist with the external audit.• You will be responsible for ensuring that federal and state payroll reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) are filed timely and accurately, coordinating with payroll service as necessary.• You will be responsible for year-end accurate and timely reporting of employee W-2s. Review W-2s, W-3, Form 940, and other year-end reports prepared by payroll service.• You will review and maintain HRIS database for employee payroll data.• You will review, verify and ensure proper accounting and accuracy for all payroll transactions, benefits, and accruals. Contact and resolve with payroll service any discrepancies and related questions.• You will research stale uncashed payroll checks, setting up time frames according to state regulations for abandoned property, and the treatment of such items. Discuss with the Accounting Manager on best practices for tracking and reimbursing to the state uncashed payroll checks based on current regulations for stale uncashed checks.• You will be responsible for annual audit schedules and work with any inquiries by auditors for areas of responsibility pertaining to payroll. Be the liaison with unemployment offices, IRS, state and other outside agencies on payroll matters.• You will be responsible for producing reports to facilitate information as requested by management.• You will perform special projects (and other duties as assigned) requested by the Accounting Manager, Controller, as well as Human Resources.• You will work at a company that lives its Core Values. What are our Core Values, you ask? They are Accountability, Balance, Communication, Customer Service Excellence, Growth, Innovation, Integrity, Passion, Positive Social Contribution, and Teamwork.

    Note: This job description is just the beginning of how you can contribute to the growth of our business. We look forward to the journey ahead and how duties, responsibilities, and activities may change as we learn and grow.

    What You'll Bring to the Table:

    College degree preferred but not required.• 5+ years with high volume payroll in a multi-state environment is required.• Knowledge of payroll systems a must.• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use discretion with sensitive matters.• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and hands-on detail-oriented tasks.• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and good record keeping.• Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.• Ability to make timely, effective decisions with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.• Must have strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills to effectively deliver and influence others.• Comfortable in a fast paced, high growth culture.

    How We Came Together As A Franchise

    In November 2016, two private equity firms, JLM Financial Partners and Eagle Merchant Partners, partnered to create United PF Partners through the combination of five leading Planet Fitness franchise groups, the country's largest Planet Fitness franchisee. In addition to being the largest franchisee with Planet Fitness, UPF is the largest fitness franchise in the world, 158 locations across 14 states, 2600 teammates, 1.1 million members, and over 100,000 Facebook followers. United PF Partners is well- positioned to double in size and achieve its aggressive growth and expansion goals while continuing to prioritize all our teammates’ journeys, member happiness, and operational excellence in a Judgement Free Zone.

    Planet Fitness Brand

    Founded in 1992 in Dover, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and fastest- growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by the number of members and locations. As of December 31, 2018, Planet Fitness had more than 12.5 million members and 1,742 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominic Republic, Panama, and Mexico. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call Judgement Free Zone®. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.