Job Description:

Job Title: Payroll Analyst.

Essential Functions/Objectives:
Managing end-to-end payroll processing for employees
Understand all aspects of payroll in regard to payroll laws and regulations
Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely and accurately
Provide excellent customer service to employees: in the areas of compensation, taxes, how to clock in/out, how to request time off, in a timely manner
Supporting managers to increase understanding and application of HR processes
Educate managers and employees on payroll and timekeeping policy, process and practice to ensure effective execution
Perform daily payroll operations
Perform updates to payroll-related information and data and manage overall payroll work flow
Ensure timely processing of all new hires, promotions and terminations
Analyze and audit payroll data for accuracy of posting, including intercompany transactions
Prepare journal entries related to payroll and benefits and record timely and accurately
Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
Calculation and distribution of reports
Process garnishment payments
Complete employment verifications and unemployment insurance information requests
Process 940/941 tax payments
Process accurate and timely year end reporting (W-2, W-2c)
Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
Other assigned duties
Requirements:
3-5 years experience as a Payroll Coordinator, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Representative or Payroll Clerk.
Intermediate - advanced experience with ADP WFN & Timekeeping Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, best payroll practices and demonstrated ability utilizing systems, tools, and procedures to accomplish the job
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations
Detail-oriented
Able to deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential information
Ability to manage a high volume of work under tight service delivery deadlines
Excellent customer service skills
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
Strong organizational, time management and prioritization abilities.
Strong PC knowledge including proficiency in Excel
Team player yet a self-starter and self-motivated individual assertive in maintaining confidentiality