Brightstar Lottery - Payroll Analyst I (18264)

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Summary

Under the general direction of the US & Canada Payroll Manager, the Payroll Analyst plans, performs, audits, and analyzes payroll operations. This position will assist with the financial monthly close processes by preparing journal entries and accruals. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for assisting in and leading payroll processes for Canada and the United States, supporting the development, implementation, administration, execution, and maintenance of programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures programs meet company needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost-effective. As a member of a COE, the Payroll Analyst will assist in responding to employees with payroll-related issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Consistently perform highly accurate payroll processing and journal entry posting.
• Coordinate Payroll System service requests to drive to final resolution
• Process salary transfers, tax payments, year-end procedures, and W-2s to ensure accurate reporting of employment data
• Reconcile deductions and perform accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations
• Compile reporting for both internal and external partners.
• Create and run reporting as needed for external and internal auditors, etc.
• Document and update payroll procedures with a continuous focus on identifying efficiency and process improvement
• Perform application system administration functions specific to application setup, configuration, and maintenance
• Coordinate end-to-end system testing : to include tracking and managing issues to resolution
• Ensure all payroll systems meet functional user requirements, compliance requirements, and ensure proper system and payroll documentation is maintained
• Assists with employee data auditing and reporting.
• Working proactively across multiple business units, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with employees, and serving as a liaison between Payroll as a COE organization.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with stakeholders, P&T team members, and other colleagues.
• Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws.
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting salary range is $44,500 - $103,002. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles may be eligible for short-term incentive or other discretionary bonuses. More senior roles maybe eligible for long-term incentive bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note : programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.