Senior Payroll Analyst

Source One Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst for an exciting consulting opportunity (with temp to hire potential) with a major media company based in Princeton, NJ.

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Job Title: Senior Payroll Analyst (Contractor)

The contract duration is initially 12 months, with potential temp to perm

40 hours per week *This position is hybrid- 3 days in the Princeton office, 2 days WFH*

Payrate $35.57 per hour / W2

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)
• W-2 preparation / validation
• Multi-state/local tax jurisdiction experience
• General ledger background

Must NOT Have:

• Not a job hopper every 2-4 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:

• 5 years payroll experience
• UKG/Ultipro experience is a plus but not required
• Strong accounting knowledge; Reconciliations, Journal Entries
• Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
• Strong analytical skills; Solve unique, complex problems; Make basic decisions, escalating items where applicable
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
• Detail orientated, organized, accountable for 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
• Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKG Pro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures
• 401k Reconciliation / Funding
• Equity Vesting
• Relocation Processing
• Effectively manage entire General Ledger processing, reconciliation and SAP interface
• Reporting to Finance / Accounting
• Audit / SOX Compliance
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas
• 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