Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst, Alpharetta, GA

Arclin is seeking talent for a Payroll Analyst for our Alpharetta, GA location. Reporting to the Corporate Controller this position is responsible for a wide variety of payroll and administrative duties to support the Payroll department, including: computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, and processing terminations.

Payroll Analyst Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares, processes and maintains payroll calculations

• Processes payroll distribution, direct deposit and Ad-hoc payroll inquiries

• Leads the resolution of Payroll related issues and obstacles, ensuring seamless execution of bi-weekly payroll processes. Resolves or escalates issues as needed

• Respond to payroll related inquiries from the payroll team, human resource professionals, and internal and external stakeholders/customers. Handle escalations as needed

• Assists with quarterly year-end reconciliations

• Assist with quarterly payroll tax payments

• Ability to work additional hours during high peak times to include year-end and implementation

• Process all Corporate & Canadian payrolls bi-weekly and assist with bi-weekly multi-site & multi-state payroll runs as needed

Payroll Analyst Job Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in payroll/accounting

• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices, supported by proven experience

• Experience compiling, analyzing and reviewing data. Excel skills required (V-lookup, pivot tables, etc).

• Strong presentation and inter-personal skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality

• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail

• BS/BA in business, accounting or relevant field required

• Experience with Ultimate Software a plus

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)