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PAYROLL ANALYST

Aston Carter
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Job Title : Payroll AnalystJob Description

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for multiple functions within the payroll department including : balancing and reconciling payroll processing, tax withholding / reporting for all jurisdictions, balancing gross to taxable each pay period to ensure accurate quarterly filings and annual W-2 forms, researching and resolving payroll-related issues promptly, updating tax & garnishment processing through Workday & ADP, interacting and managing vendor and client relationships, and managing special ad-hoc projects when necessary. The payroll department is part of the Shared Services Operations and is responsible for accurately and timely processing employee compensation while ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.

Hard Skills

  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Experience with Workday and ADP
  • Knowledge of tax withholding / reporting

Soft Skills

  • Highly organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Efficient work habits
  • Follow-up ability
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Job Type

    This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

    Work Site

    This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Des Moines, Iowa and some days remote.

    Work Environment

    This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. The individual will be working with 2 other team members on a daily basis. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.

    About Aston Carter :

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  • The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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