WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide excellent comprehensive benefits-

Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Life Insurance Disability (STD/LTD) Caregiving Support Critical Illness Hospital and Accident Coverage Employee Assistance Program Telehealth Wellness Paid Holidays Vacation Days Employee Stock Option Plan Tuition Reimbursement Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Health Case Management, and much more.

We are environmentally conscious and responsible, proud supporters of local and national charities, and provide immense growth opportunity!

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, making America’s first shovels. AMES tools have literally helped build America. AMES products have dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And we’re still working every day to build the next great wonder.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®. We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)

WEBSITE: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/

WHO YOU ARE

As The Payroll Manager you are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the company’s payroll process, internal time & attendance system, payroll tax reporting, and the external payroll vendor to ensure accurate and timely receipt of compensation

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

At our state-of-the-art world headquarters, in thriving Lake Nona, Florida.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the preparation and distribution of the organization's hourly and salaried payrolls for multiple locations
• Manages tax/compliance/payroll vendors
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for all payroll processes
• Manage payroll accounting, including General Ledger interface
• Maintain tables for internal and external systems
• Ensure that all federal, state and local taxes, Social Security contributions, contributions to employee benefit programs, and other deductions, are withheld from individual paychecks
• Direct the preparation and filing of required reports and/or payments to government agencies, insurance carriers, other organizations and individual employees
• Serve as liaison with other departments, units, or locations in the resolution of payroll problems
• Recommend changes in methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the payroll function
• Manage staff through hiring, organizational design, career development, training, coaching & mentoring, performance reviews and job description development
• Works hand in hand with the Team in ensuring operational metrics are achieved
• Works with the team in managing day to day task and activities
• Handles other projects and task as delegated
• Adheres to the goals and objectives set forth by the company
• Practice and maintain department policies

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or minimum 10 years payroll experience
• 10+ years of payroll supervisor experience for a large multi-state environment with more than 1,500 employees
• Experience with multiple shifts and manufacturing environments required
• Experience with unions required
• Experience with Ultimate Software / UltiPro payroll software preferred
• Experience with Infor LN, Factory Track and Time Track preferred
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions
• Moderate understanding of general ledger designs
• Proficient in MS office including Word, Excel and Power point.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis, problem solving, and generate summary reports

Work Authorization

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The AMES Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.