Payroll Analyst
OVERVIEW
Are you a data driven and detail oriented payroll professional? Do you like process improvement? Enjoy transforming data into something that impacts employees positively? This role will have a heavy focus on analytics and reporting and will own year-end preparation, quarterly payroll tax filing, jurisdictional compliance and data accuracy, and reconciliation across systems. We are looking for a data-driven payroll expert with a keen attention to detail to help drive process improvement and maintain compliance.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Maintain and ensure data accuracy between and reconciliation of all payroll-related systems (including but not limited to payroll processing and wage funding, tax filing, garnishment systems)
- Make recommendations, own testing and assist with implementation of tools, systems and enhancements
- Document and conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records, identify risks and room for improvement with focus on growth, scalability and compliance
- Implement effective payroll data audit procedures for payroll processing, tax filing and year-end prep (W2s and T4s), system balancing between Workday and ADP
- Partner cross-functionally to compile data for various benefits and compliance audits
- Serve as point person for and preparer of all payroll-related ad hoc reporting requests
- Work closely with Sr. Payroll Accountant to prepare various documentation and data requests for audits, filings and month-end close.
- Research and resolve complicated payroll issues at both the employee and company level
- Balance quarterly payroll data in Workday to payroll tax returns
- Serve as subject matter expert and/or point of escalation for members of the payroll processing team as needed. Payroll processing may sometimes be required
ABOUT YOU
- At least 3 years of payroll related experience, international payroll is a plus
- Experience with and understanding of payroll accounting preferred
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations
- Hands-on experience with various payroll software (Workday preferred)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skill-level (knowledge of vlookups, pivots tables, sumifs required)
- Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail
- The ability to work in a high growth environment under tight deadlines
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, manage time and accept changing priorities
- Team player with excellent customer service and communication skills
- BS in Accounting, Finance or relevant field a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills