Payroll Administrator

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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has received "highest praise for their technical aplomb, their musicality, and their sheer human authenticity." (Bloomberg News). Founded in 1980, the Dance Group performs the repertory of choreographer Mark Morris, hailed as the "the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical" (The New York Times), whose work is acclaimed for its ingenuity, musicality, wit, and humanity. Live music and community engagement are vital components of the Dance Group. It has toured with its own musicians, the MMDG Music Ensemble, since 1996, and regularly collaborates with orchestras and opera companies around the world. In addition to 12 full-time dancers, the organization currently employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. In the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Center, founded in 2001, is the hub of dance and music education in Brooklyn. The nine-studio building provides affordable classes in multiple genres for people of all ages, levels, with and without disabilities, accompanied by live music. The studios, a performance space, a Wellness Center, and ancillary spaces are all available to the community and to nonprofit organizations at subsidized rates. MMDG's Community Education Programs partner with public and private schools and community centers to provide customized classes. MMDG also offers customized dance workshops for persons with Parkinson's disease. MMDG programs in NYC and worldwide engage over 100,000 people annually. Propelled by core values of community, access, excellence, and creativity, MMDG is committed to ongoing equity, diversity, and inclusion work to ensure its programs are welcoming and accessible to all. Join a vibrant, world-renowned arts organization where your precision and expertise in accounting and payroll will support the dancers, educators, and staff who bring Mark Morris Dance Group's mission to life. T he Mark Morris Dance Group is seeking a Payroll Administrator who will provide essential administrati ve and operational support across all Mark Morris Dance Group programs, including The Company, The School, Adult Programs, Rentals and Community Education. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Payroll Administrator works closely with the Director of Education, Director of Dance Center Operations, and Director of Human Resources to streamline payroll and administrative processes organization wide. This role will be directly responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll and independent contractor fees for approximately 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees as well as supporting annual and ongoing faculty hiring, scheduling and contracting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Master Payroll Processing In partnership with Insperity PEO, process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 50 full-time employees (staff, dancers and production crew). Verify payroll information (e.g. time sheets, contracts, overtime payments, direct deposits, wage attachments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate distribution of funds. Verify Insperity PEO processing of quarterly and annual W2s, Federal 941 and NYS-45 tax fillings. Stay current with payroll software updates and maintain system functionality. Maintain confidentiality and provide superb customer service to address any payroll matters; answer employee questions regarding paychecks and deductions. Maintain a wide variety of payroll information (W4 forms, I9 forms and timesheets), files and records in paper and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail in compliance with Record Retention Standards. Participate in internal and external payroll audits to ensure compliance with regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Dance Center Programs Payroll Prepare bi-weekly payroll for approximately 150 faculty employees and 60 independent contractors including tech crew, musicians, teaching artists, and assistant teaching artists. Pull Mindbody reports and cross reference schedules to ensure all faculty and substitutes are paid timely and accurately. Prepare bi-weekly payment requests for approximately 60 independent contractors for submission to Accounting for processing. Review faculty timesheets for accurate project coding and sick leave requests. Administration Partner with CFO to maintain a roster of Dance Center teaching artists, musicians, and tech crew, both employees and independent contractors with up to date pay rate schedules and pay code configuration. Partner with Director of Human Resources to prepare annual and ad-hoc faculty agreements and independent contractor contracts. Review and post biweekly payroll journal entry to the general ledger, ensuring accurate project codes and labor allocations. Run biweekly payroll reports inclusive of 403B contributions,

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