Payroll Analyst

Job Description : Contractor - US Payroll Analyst

Duration : 6 month contract with the potential to extend or convert to full time employee

Pay Rate : $55-62 / hour

Work Model : 3 days / week onsite (Tuesday, Thursday and your choice for the third day)

Contractor will be part of a team of 7 and will assist with day-to-day payroll production and the completion of timely, accurate, and compliant payrolls. Contractor will assist with researching and resolving complex / sensitive payroll, employment tax, ACH, and reporting related issues. Contractor will also assist the team with improving / maintaining payroll processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Performs daily payroll activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll production of assigned payrolls including quarterly and year-end activities.
• Reviews payroll adjustment requests to ensure proper authorization and compliance with payroll policies, federal, state, and local tax regulations. Advises management of appropriate corrective action when an error occurs.
• Responds to payroll inquiries to explain pay, adjustments to pay, and impact of policies, tax law and related changes.
• Acquires knowledge of other team members' payroll activities and performs back up support as needed.
• Analyzes existing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations. Recommends and implements modifications of existing payroll processes to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Works with vendors and / or reviews payroll systems or applications to ensure changes submitted are correctly reflected on the payroll. May be responsible for system / application testing (e.g. WD new releases) where applicable, and may participate in other payroll and process improvements projects.
• Conducts a second review on the works of others and train other team members
• Researches and monitors regulatory and legislative changes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Participates in payroll meetings, as necessary.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills :

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Salary : $55 - $62