Payroll Specialist

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THE ROLE:

Through this position, we are actively seeking a strong payroll professional with a proven track in payroll administration and tax compliance. Along with advanced payroll processing skills, this role will also be actively involved in various key projects/initiatives that drive payroll transformation.  This role reports directly to the Payroll Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Support the bi-weekly US payroll processing for ~7000 employees utilizing the ADP Vantage payroll system, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Process Termination Final payments and all other off-cycle payment runs.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting of all payroll processes and all subsequent responsibilities.
• Perform validations of payroll inputs, down-stream reports and interfaces that include but not limited to GL Postings, Accruals, third-party and Net Pay.
• Attend to queries and requests from key stakeholders within HR, Comp & Benefits, HRIS, IT, Legal, Accounting and Finance and HR business partners.
• Work directly with an offshore team (a part of shared-services model) that support US payroll operations.
• Work on the year-end processes to ensure system updates and annual balancing of earnings and taxes for accurate and timely issuance of W-2s and filings.
• Execute and liaise with the third-party vendors for monthly/quarterly/annual tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Support all requests from external and internal tax audit teams.
• Ensure accurate processing of Expat/Inpat reportable Earnings and benefits.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of payroll related journal entries including various accruals such as Commissions, Vacations, Payroll Labor cost etc.
• Respond to requests and queries from GL, Corp Accounting and other BU Finance Analysts and respond to payroll-related queries on a timely basis.
• Attend to all escalations, issues from internal and external customers on a timely basis.
• Skilled in implementation of Payroll conversions, set-ups and/or upgrades that will ensure a smooth transition from one system to another with little to no interruption to payroll process.
• Provide accurate data for our mission critical metrics and SLAs for our operations.
• Support Payroll Finance MPO in SOX compliance audits internal and externally.
• Manage and support ad-hoc reporting, relevant information and presentations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned but not limited to the above.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive payroll and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local tax regulations to ensure compliance.
• A general understanding of accounting principles and practices is desired.
• Knowledge of Project Management is strongly desired.
• Attention to Details with Strong Interpersonal and Analytical skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications, such as excel, word, power-point.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related fields is required.

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