What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at OpenX?
Company at a Glance
OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our dynamic People team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in payroll processing, excellent organizational skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel.
As a Payroll Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee pay, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as managing global payrolls in partnership with our vendor partners.
\n- Global Payroll Processing:
- Collaborate with our payroll vendor partners to process semi-monthly, and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Ensure tax rates are up to date as communicated by US tax authorities.
- Respond to state notices and/or work with our payroll partners to secure a timely resolution.
- Provide timely response and resolution to inquiries from our global payroll partners
- Data Management & Reporting:
- Generate and analyze reports from payroll systems, ensuring timely submission to management and accounting.
- Excel Data Analysis:
- Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) to streamline payroll data analysis, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and assist in month-end close processes.
- Compliance & Audits:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll-related laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Payroll Systems Maintenance:
- Troubleshoot payroll-related issues, assist with system upgrades, and work closely with the People team to ensure payroll systems are functioning correctly.
- Employee Inquiries:
- Address and resolve employee payroll questions related to paychecks, deductions, benefits, and tax filings.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Suggest and implement improvements to payroll processes and procedures for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Billing Reconciliation:
- Review and approve vendor invoices.
- Coordinate with the benefits manager and accounting department to reconcile monthly billing discrepancies.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Qualifications:Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with a strong understanding of payroll systems and regulations.
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and ADP SmartCompliance
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot payroll-related issues effectively.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred, not required).
- Certifications:
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred but not required.
- Communication:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
- Work Environment:
- Remote work environment, with occasional in office meetings and domestic travel.
- Occasional overtime may be required during special projects.
- MUST BE LOCATED IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA
OpenX VALUES
Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.
WE ARE ONE We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS We are all owners of OpenX. We all have a voice to improve OpenX. We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work. We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results
WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
OpenX TRAITS
Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX.
HUMBLEIdeal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning.
DRIVENIdeal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement.
SMARTIdeal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment.
OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities.It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Salary : $30 - $35
