Senior Payroll Analyst

Job Title : Senior Payroll Analyst

Pay Rate :$35/hr on W2

Location : Princeton, NJ

Duration : 6 Months contract with a possible extension

Must Have:

Large Payroll software experience (Ultipro/UKG, ADP, etc - not quickbooks)

Skills / Qualifications:

• 5 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:

• 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)