What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at ActOne Group?
*This position is hybrid- 3 days in the Princeton office, 2 days WFH*
Must Have: - Large company payroll experience
- Large Payroll software experience (UltiPro/UKG, ADP, etc. - not QuickBooks)
- Self Starter
- Analytical thinker
- Strong overall payroll knowledge (gross to net, taxation)
- Excel skills (ie VLOOKUP, sumif, Pivot tables, etc)
- W-2 preparation / validation
- Multi-state/local tax jurisdiction experience
- General ledger background Must NOT Have
- Not a job hopper every 2-4 months. We have potential to hire full time and are looking for longevity.
- Limited payroll processing (such as only collection of data). Not involved in the total start to finish payroll process
- Inconsistent job history (ie. payroll clerk, customer service rep., substitute history teacher, IT developer)
Skills / Qualifications:
● 5 years payroll experience
● UKG/Ultipro experience is a plus but not required
● Strong accounting knowledge; Reconciliations, Journal Entries
● Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
● Strong analytical skills; Solve unique, complex problems; Make basic decisions, escalating items where applicable
● Communicate clearly and effectively
● Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
● Detail orientated, organized, accountable for accuracy and meeting deadlines
● Must be a team player to blend individual tasks / processes to achieve group objectives
● Experience with multi-state and Canadian payroll compliance
● Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles
● Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKG Pro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures
● 401k Reconciliation / Funding
● Equity Vesting
● Relocation Processing
● Effectively manage entire General Ledger processing, reconciliation and SAP interface
● Reporting to Finance / Accounting
● Audit / SOX Compliance
● Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting
● Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas
● Ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of information
● Collaborate with payroll colleagues as well as other business areas, including Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, Finance and Technology.
● Year End W-2 processing
● Balance sheet account reconciliation support
● Provide analysis and reporting as required and assigned by management
● Provide customer service by responding to employee questions and requests
Salary : $30 - $35
