Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst will oversee the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Responsible for accurately processing tax deductions on tuition benefits.
• Prepares reconciliation and transmission of periodic and quarterly files.
• Set up and maintain appropriate benefit and other deduction codes and processes for collecting employee withholding.
• Maintains vacation and sick balances.
• Creates positions and departments in the payroll system that align with the proper general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for unemployment, W2 Reporting and E-Verify.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software; ideally Paycom knowledge.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Travel

Payroll seminars, professional development, or events, as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Three to five years of related experience required.