Senior Coordinator, Payroll
| Position: | Senior Coordinator, Payroll |
| Department: | Finance |
| Reporting Manager: | Director, Payroll |
| Status: | Full-Time |
| Job Classification: | Non-Exempt |
| Location: |
Las Vegas, NV |
About the A's:
The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.
In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.
The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.
Description:
The Senior Coordinator, Payroll supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the organization, ensuring employees are paid correctly and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, reviewing timekeeping and compensation data, resolving payroll discrepancies, and assisting with payroll reporting and compliance.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while delivering a positive employee experience. This individual will collaborate closely with People Operations, Finance, and other departments to support payroll operations and ensure the integrity of payroll data.
Responsibilities:
- Support end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment of employees.
- Process and track vacation and sick leave accruals.
- Maintain and file quarterly payroll tax returns and complete year-end W-2 processing and state payroll reconciliations.
- Respond to and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate payroll processing and maintain communication with the payroll service provider (ADP).
- Provide payroll run backup files and summary reports to Accounting to support general ledger posting and month-end close.
- Reconcile 401(k) contributions and related payroll records.
- Perform payroll reconciliations for Major League and Minor League operations.
- Calculate payroll taxes to support budgeting and forecasting.
- Report new hires to applicable agencies in accordance with legal requirements.
- Provide payroll data and documentation to People Operations to support reporting, compliance testing, and audits.
- Prepare special reports and support additional projects as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll and handling per diem payments, wage garnishments, and EDD reporting; experience with union dues is preferred.
- Working knowledge of payroll processes, timekeeping systems, payroll deductions, and applicable employment and payroll regulations.
- Experience with ADP payroll or HRIS platforms
- ABI MasterMind experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide responsive and professional employee support.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
The A’s Social Impact & Belonging Statement:
Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Short answers (6)
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- What are your hourly pay expectations for this role?
- If “Yes”, which Club? optional
- Have you completed an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution? If so, please list the degree and program.
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- Can you, after employment, submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require the company to sponsor or support an employment authorization, visa, CPT, OPT, or any other work authorization in order to work in the United States?
- Have you previously worked for the Athletics?
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodations?
- This position requires the individual to be on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada. Are you willing and able to work on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada?
- Relatives are defined as an employee’s spouse, former spouses, domestic partner, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, and cousins and includes all step, in-law or other parental or other such similar relationships. Do you have any relatives currently employed by our organization in a role where a potential conflict of interest could arise (e.g., direct supervision or influence over employment decisions)?
- Are you currently employed by Major League Baseball or another baseball Club?
- How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- How many years of relevant experience do you have in payroll processing, payroll administration, accounting, or a related field?
- How would you rate your level of experience with Microsoft Excel?
- How would you rate your level of experience with ADP?
- Do you have experience with ABI?
- Are you willing and able to remain in a stationary position for extended time periods?
- Do you have reliable means of transportation that allows you to consistently arrive on time at work?
Written answers (5)
- Please briefly describe your willingness and ability to relocate to the Las Vegas area if you are not currently based there.
- If "Yes", please explain. optional
- Are you fluent in languages other than English? If so, please list the language(s) you are fluent in. optional
- Were you referred by a current employee of the Athletics? If yes, please list the employee’s name and describe your relationship to them. optional
- What type of work environment do you prefer? How will getting this job help you advance toward your professional goals?