Payroll Analyst

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

JOB DETAILS: Job Title : Payroll Analyst (1141139) Duration : 6+ Months Location : Remote Pay Rate : $33.00/hr. on W2 Shift Time : 8:00 AM -05:00 PM --- Description: --- Participate in processing of regular ongoing payrolls for 5,000+ employees in the Americas Region. --- Lead special projects as related to the payroll function to bring value to the company through process improvement and streamlining processes, automation, etc. --- Design, document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes --- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve high quality outcomes and deliverables --- Review, audit and balance all payroll-related input to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits and garnishments, compliant with federal & state regulations --- Create and update payroll ad hoc reports as necessary --- Federal and State tax knowledge application --- Report to management on payroll issues and changes --- Answer employees' questions about salaries and taxes --- Stay up to date on state and federal payroll and tax laws Job Requirements:

• --- Requirements:
• This key role requires the following: -
• --- Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree which demonstrates ability to perform the duties as described, including courses in accounting, business procedures, algebra, math, statistics or related subjects; payroll processing and benefits experience
• --- Payroll experience in mid-to-large multi-state company required
• --- Experience within high tech industries recommend but not needed
• --- Complete understanding of payroll process, tax laws and SOX policies & controls for US
• --- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to define problems, collect data to establish facts, draw valid conclusion and report on findings for resolution
• --- Ability to understand/review the payroll system to improve processes
• --- Strong written & verbal communication skills
• --- Experience working with cross functional teams recommended
• --- Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision and hands on mentality to completing operational work
• --- Proficient in PC skills including Word, Outlook, Excel; Expertise in excel is required with ability to perform pivots, Vlookups and other functions within Excel
• --- CPP or FPC or an equivalent payroll certification
• --- Experience with ADP (Vantage and eTime or other major platforms) a plus
• --- Understanding of payroll's cross-functional dependencies and activities to support effective process design
• Role as been approved for 6 months with an anticipated extension to the full 24 months should the person be a good fit with the team.
• ***Please note that the manager is open to a remote worker based in PST. The manager would prefer the person at/near the Santa Rosa site but remote is possible as well***
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