Payroll Coordinator
Position Overview and Responsibilities
Agency Accounting Services (AAS) is a shared services organization serving several agencies within Omnicom Group, including FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli, Marina Maher, CPM, GMMB, VOX Global and others. AAS works closely with this group of agencies who are among the leading global communications firms, widely recognized for excellent client service and strong company cultures founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment. AAS supports operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, South Africa, and Latin America. The shared services team uses the latest version of PeopleSoft financial systems, Cognos reporting and Docfinity document management. The team includes both software engineers and process improvement specialists who support a group of talented, hard-working accountants and accounting specialists. AAS has built a reputation for delivering quality accounting support for agencies that compete in a fast-paced environment.
Agency Accounting Services believes a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit our agency, our clients, and the communities in which we work and live. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Agency Accounting Services has an immediate opening for a reliable, well organized, and experienced Coordinator in our Payroll department. The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for specific tasks within the Agency Accounting Services (AAS) team. Every person on the team plays a key role in delivering timely, accurate results in an environment that values quality service to the agencies we support and our parent company, Omnicom Group, Inc. You will join a team working in eight states in the U.S., UK, and India.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Provide payroll support to multiple agencies (3-7 depending on size)
- Process semi-monthly payroll, including withholdings and other payroll adjustments such as garnishments, bonuses, etc.
- Enter employee information and payroll data into the ADP platform
- Answer agency’s questions and concerns regarding payroll
- Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions
- Process new employees, promotions, and terminations
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Assist in the development of internal procedures, processes, and documentation
- Prepare periodic payroll reports
Additional Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Payroll Manager and Director of Payroll
- Timely responsiveness to emails / queries from the agencies and the internal team
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Company
Requirements:
- Minimum Associate degree in a business field
- 1+ years’ experience in Payroll
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of payroll software, especially ADP applications and/or ADP Enterprise EV6
Skills:
- Work requires attention to detail in such things as data entry, proofreading materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
- High-level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
- This position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to problem solve; Demonstrated critical thinking and judgement skills
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Good math, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Enthusiastically work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Self-starter and motivated with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- High-level of professionalism and good social skills
- Exhibit excellent customer service
Computer Skills:
Required: Microsoft Office with Excel knowledge, in a PC environment
About Agency Accounting Services
Agency Accounting Services supports the global accounting function within the DAS group of companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. Based on our history of professionalism and exceptional service, AAS was appointed as a destination for accounting system consolidations across the Omnicom/DAS network. We are focused on delivering premier customer service, and timely and accurate financial information, to help agency management run their organizations more effectively. Agency Accounting Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
About the DAS Group of Companies
The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) ( is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.
About Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) ( is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.