Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)
Payroll Supervisor
2 months ago
About the Job
What you'll do:
- Supervise the team executing each period’s payrolls
- Be capable of executing all the elements of payroll:
- Process payroll timely with very minimal/no errors; Execute a variety of computations and adjustments involving gross pay, voluntary deductions, retirement system contributions, statutory withholdings, and leave adjustments;
- Audit payroll timecards; verifying accuracy and completeness of information; conduct final payroll inspection for approvals/errors prior to payroll run
- Monitor and maintain knowledge of current federal, state and local laws and statutes applicable to payroll and keeping the company compliant with tax filings, remittances and reporting
- Set up and properly code payroll transactions and retirement contributions to ensure proper recording and reporting of transactions; Make changes to employee payroll records as necessary
- Serve as subject matter expert on payroll, procedures, and processes
- Assist in year-end closing procedures, which may include but are not limited to calculating and posting payroll-related accruals
- Assist external auditors by providing supporting documentation and other information required for audit and financial reporting
- Provide great customer service and clear communication for all payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers and/or People Ops
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics preferred.
- 8-10 years of experience working with complex payrolls and maintaining payroll records
- Experience with UKG is strongly preferred
- Experience supervising other employees
- Technical payroll capabilities:
- Strong data analysis, detail oriented, well organized, able to prioritize work and proficiency in Excel
- Ability to multitask effectively, efficiently perform duties and meet deadlines
- Ability to read, understand, and complete technical forms and financial reports
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility
- Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships, within the culture of the organization
- Strong written and oral communication skills is required
- Ability to work well with others and remain calm under stressful circumstances
- Exceptional communication skills
- Have an understanding of what constitutes confidentiality, how to maintain confidentiality, as well as its limitations
- Have a passion for helping people and always trying to do the right thing for employees and the organization
- Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and understand specific tasks, their purpose, and how they fit into the “big picture”
- Productively work independently as well as collaboratively
- Have a genuine interest about all aspects of payroll, retirement, prepaid expenditures, elective reimbursement, employee reimbursements and deductions, and accruals
Must-have requirements:
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)
<p>The world needs a fundamentally new source of clean energy to meet our growing energy demands and combat climate change. Scientists have been studying fusion for decades and have made significant progress, but have yet to achieve its potential as a commercial power source. However, its promise has continued to drive interest with the understanding that successfully deployed fusion power would transform the world’s energy landscape.</p> <p>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) was spun out of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage the decades of fusion research combined with the innovation and speed of the private sector. Supported by the world’s leading investors in breakthrough energy technologies, the CFS team is uniquely positioned to deliver the fastest path to commercial fusion energy. CFS has assembled a world-class team to design and build fusion machines. This team includes experts in magnets, manufacturing, and plasma physics dedicated to the mission of delivering clean, limitless fusion power to the world.</p>
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