The payroll analyst is responsible for the testing and implementation of updates, modifications and enhancements to the payroll functionality of the human resources information technology applications; extraction, maintenance and reconciliation of payroll data for the completion of payroll tax filings and regulatory reports, and research and analysis of payroll issues for the development of payroll policies and procedures. Define requirements, develop test plans and implement system updates and regulatory bulletins to the payroll system and modifications and enhancements to the payroll functionality in the human resources technology applications.
Coordinate with vendors and other company departments to support development and modification of payroll interfaces required to support direct deposit, online pay documents, payroll general ledger files and new hire reporting. (20-25%)Reviews and reconciles payroll tax data and completes assigned payroll tax filings. (20-25%)
Extract and analyze data to respond to internal and external requests and to complete regulatory filings and reports. Provide payroll report training to other payroll employees.(15-20%)
Coordinate with company representatives and benefits, payroll and IT staff to complete system setup and testing to integrate human resources systems for company acquisitions. (15-20%)
Research and analyze payroll issues and assists in the development of payroll policies and procedures. Update payroll documentation and provide guidance to other staff as necessary.
(15%)Act as a liaison to accounting, treasury and payroll customers to coordinate activities and resolve issues. Research payroll bank account and the payroll payable reconciliation items and works with general accounting to clear outstanding items and coordinate escheatment activities. (5%)
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting or related field or equivalent related work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
Strong Analytical & Problem-solving tools, Detail Oriented, Excellent Excel skills – familiarity with V or X Lookup, pivot tables, Payroll practices general knowledge,

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