At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Leadership Responsibilities
Responsible for managing global payroll processing operations
Establishes policies and processes that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings and company deductions.
Interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information.
Develops and produces payroll-related statistical reports.
Ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance.
Manages and mentors staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs while ensuring continued training and associated development of knowledge.
Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services and standard procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.
Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors.
Position Responsibilities
Interfaces with outside vendors (ADP) to produce accurate and timely payroll.
Prepares bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for management as required.
Performs various account reconciliations and provides general ledger support for the finance team.
Works closely with Human Resources on the Workday payroll interface.
Audits Masterfile changes, new hires, terminations, and variable pay changes.
Proactively creates/updates processes and procedures to enable consistency in application and improve business processes.
Performs payroll system upgrades as required.
Maintains employee records including archiving and filing in accordance with applicable retention requirements.
Serves as a 401(k) Committee member. Assists with non-discrimination testing, 401(k) plan audits, Worker’s Compensation audits and other similar tasks as required.
Provides ad-hoc reports for budgeting and planning purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related fields.
7+ years of progressive payroll management experience (including supervising staff) preferred or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Is a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Has experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Celergo products.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems and applicable governing laws.
Detail-oriented, proactive and capable of effectively managing multiple tasks and projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate and develop positive relationships with both internal and external colleagues and vendors.
Ability to exercise good judgement and maturity while maintaining confidentiality as required.
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.
Our Benefits:
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $125,000 to $160,000.
Our Culture:
Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.
We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our
DEI Action Plan
was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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For more about SOM:
www.som.com
Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.