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Philadelphia Gas Works

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The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Make a difference in your future – Become part of the PGW Team!

ADP Vantage Payroll & Finance Project Manager

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work week after six months. Initially you will be required to be on site 5 days per week at PGW headquarters - 800 West Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

The Payroll and Finance Project Manager position is responsible for managing the core business process of implementation and maintenance of the Payroll/Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and the Time Labor Management (TLM) system as well

as ensuring that PGW’s tax compliance and timekeeping information is accurate and up to date. The incumbent is responsible for achieving specific project related goals and acts as an expert on the project team responding to tactical issues, modifying processes

and providing analyses/summaries of operations to support strategic planning. This position is also responsible for finance-related projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Controller, and/or Treasurer.

Responsibilities

• Act as Treasury department’s project lead for payroll, time & labor, oracle financials, cash management, accounts payable, and other finance-related systems for implementations, updates, upgrades, etc.

• Monitor tax compliance by reviewing and verifying accuracy of payroll taxes withheld; work with the tax service to maintain accurate, up-to-date reporting.

• Keep abreast of federal, state and local tax changes and implement changes as stipulated.

• Maintain, review and modify updates to the payroll system ensuring data integrity.

• Provide training and technical expertise to all personnel.

• Review, verify and authorize monthly, quarterly and annual W2 information; prepare and process year-end statements, regular and ad hoc reports as requested.

• Maintain time/benefit database verifying and entering weekly timesheets into database; summarize weekly timesheets according to payroll cutoff; produce monthly/quarterly time and benefit reports based on individual, manager and company level as requested.

• Manage assigned project tasks ensuring implementation in a timely manner including but not limited to:

• Facilitating automation of tasks, planning and design of information systems and testing and ongoing maintenance of the payroll system. Ensuring effective use of resources.

• Developing, analyzing and distributing weekly/monthly project management reports. Resolving discrepancies.

• Establishing and maintaining a project documentation library. TLM and Payroll Users’ Manuals.

• Coordinate with Human Resources, Information Services and outside vendors to analyze current business processes and system functions (manual and automated); provide recommendations for increased productivity and efficiency.

• Keep abreast of new and current system applications to provide guidance to the users in troubleshooting functionality, providing support and direction on the effective usage and continued growth of the products.

• Serve as the Payroll Administrator, System Administrator and Delegator for TLM ensuring system integrity by addressing future issues, defect, new configuration, reporting requirements and general system maintenance as well as providing direction over the weekly TLM and payroll processing functions.

• Perform other special projects and assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Management, Accounting or other related areas. (Grade 6)

• 3 - 5 years’ experience working in payroll, database management, project management or other related experience. (Grade 7)

• 5 – 7 years’ experience working in payroll, database management, project management or other related experience.

• Must have analytical skills with the ability to produce detailed verbal and written project and financial reports.

• Must have leadership ability with a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions to provide guidance to lower-level peer group and assist director in identifying the best people for special assignments and advancement.

• Must have knowledge of the Uniform System of Accounts issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

• Must have project management skills with a high degree of technical skill involving accounting systems, project analysis and governmental reporting.

• Must be familiar with Accounting Software packages, preferably Oracle Financials.

We offer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Location: 800 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.

Local candidates will be given preference – interview expenses are not funded.

ID 2024-1829

Employment Status Regular/Full Time

Category Accounting/Finance

Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia