SENIOR PAYROLL ANALYST

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 W2 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)

Qualifications : Must Have :

Large company payroll experience

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

Self Starter

Analytical thinker

Strong overall payroll knowledge (gross to net taxation)

Excel skills (ie vlookup sumif pivot tables etc)

W2 preparation / validation

Multistate / local tax jurisdiction experience

General ledger background

Must NOT Have

Not a job hopper every 24 months. We have potential to hire full time and are looking for longevity.

Limited payroll processing (such as only collection of data). Not involved in the total start to finish payroll process

Inconsistent job history (ie. payroll clerk customer service rep. substitute history teacher IT developer)

Skills / Qualifications :

3 years payroll experience

Bachelors 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 multistate and Canadian payroll compliance is a plus

Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation is a plus

Additional Information :

This is going to be an Hybrid role.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills

Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1