Payroll Analyst (Las Vegas, NV)

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and that expenses are posting accurately to the general ledger. As well as ensuring the day-to-day operational activities are being performed by the standards and processes that have been defined.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze payroll data to maintain payroll records including journal entries, month-end close procedures, and general ledger coding
• Balance payroll runs, produce federal, state, and local tax payments, and answer employee questions and troubleshoot issues
• Verify and reconcile accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings related to payroll(s)
• Complete monthly and yearly variance analysis and corresponding audits
• Maintain electronic/manual timesheets for backup recordkeeping
• Compute withholding, and deductions associated with net earnings (i.e. vacation benefits and 401(k))
• Review computed wages and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll(s) (weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
• Submit accurate payroll data to corporate partners for processing
• Work with corporate partners to troubleshoot payroll errors and SAP software system data entry anomalies

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Review computed hours/wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll(s) (bi-weekly)
• Process all additional pay types, including external commissions, bonuses, incentives, variable compensation, and repayments
• Provide wage analysis to management to assist in position and headcount reporting
• Provide training to leadership personnel on Kronos timekeeping management as needed
• Provide benefit program assistance to employees
• Recommend changes in Payroll policies and procedures to continue to improve inefficiencies with the department
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience performing manual journal entries and calculations. Familiarity with the Kronos timekeeping system & SAP payroll system
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• In house payroll systems experience with a high volume of employees

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.