Payroll Analyst

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Payroll AnalystJob Description:

• Uploading and reconciling time files from various systems into the payroll system
• Ensuring weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly and/or monthly payrolls are processed timely and accurately
• Processing off cycle and special payroll requests routinely
• Monitoring timely review and completion of Clarify cases based upon assignment
• Assist in the processing of employment verifications as needed
• Participate in year-end activities to ensure accurate W2s
• Provide customer support and education for HR managers, payroll coordinators and controllers for locations assigned
• Participate in testing of updates to SAP payroll system as needed
• Conduct basic analysis and research related to payroll processing
• Update and develop Standard Operating Procedures as needed
• Proactively anticipate customer needs and build trusting relationships Job Requirements:
  • 1 year processing full cycle multi-state in-house payroll in a mid to large size payroll department
  • Understanding of pay calculations, payroll processes, pay standards and wage and hour laws
  • Previous experience applying financial controls and standards
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to effectively communicate technical payroll and tax terms and explanations to internal customers
  • Must be able to establish and nurture relationships with customers
  • Proven excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
  • Proven ability to work within tight deadlines as well as successfully prioritize multiple tasks and customers in a fast paced human resources environment
  • Must be available for overtime as needed
  • Proven excellent skills with MS Office software
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and problem solve
  • Good attendance is mandatory
  • Experience reconciling data to report totals
  • Experience working within a team and providing back up support for other team members. Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree highly preferred Education Required: Associates Degree or 1 year payroll processing experience
    • Preferred Skills (not required):
    • Experience processing large (10,000 employees or more) corporate payroll
    • SAP Experience
    • Previous experience working with Time & attendance files and systems (Kronos) Certifications: CPP CertificationEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . - provided by Dice

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