What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at Sharp Decisions?
A client of Sharp Decisions Inc. is looking for a Payroll Analyst (UKGPro preferred) to be based in Princeton, NJ. This position is HYBRID (3 days a week onsite). The contract’s duration is 6 months with possible extension. *W2 and local only.
MUST HAVE:
3 years payroll experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
UKG/Ultipro Experience Is a Plus But Not Required
Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
Communicate clearly and effectively
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
Strong analytical skills
Ability to solution issues as they arise
Detail orientated, organized and focused on 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 is a plus
Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles, as well as post payroll activities
Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKGPro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures
Wage Verifications
Reporting and remittance of payroll deductions
Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas
Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
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. Monitor the Payroll Inquiries mailbox (external queries) and Sofi (ServiceNow) queue (internal requests)
MUST HAVE:
- Large company payroll experience
- Large Payroll software experience (Ultipro/UKG, ADP, etc – not looking for quickbooks)
- Self Starter
- Analytical thinker
- Strong overall payroll knowledge (gross to net, taxation)
- Excel skills (ie vlookups, sumif, pivot tables, etc.)
- W-2 preparation / validation
- Multi-state/local tax jurisdiction experience
- General ledger background
3 years payroll experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
UKG/Ultipro Experience Is a Plus But Not Required
Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
Communicate clearly and effectively
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
Strong analytical skills
Ability to solution issues as they arise
Detail orientated, organized and focused on 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 is a plus
Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles, as well as post payroll activities
Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKGPro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures
Wage Verifications
Reporting and remittance of payroll deductions
Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas
Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
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. Monitor the Payroll Inquiries mailbox (external queries) and Sofi (ServiceNow) queue (internal requests)
