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Job Description
This role will have a heavy focus on analytics and reporting and is responsible for payroll accounting month-end close, year-end preparation, quarterly payroll tax filing, jurisdictional compliance and data accuracy, and reconciliation across systems. We are looking for a data-driven payroll expert with a keen attention to detail to help drive process improvement and maintain compliance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain data accuracy between and reconciliation of all payroll-related systems (including but not limited to payroll processing and wage funding, tax filing, garnishment, accounting, and equity systems)
- Perform testing and assist with the implementation of tools, systems, and enhancements as needed
- Partner cross-functionally to compile data for various benefits and compliance audits
- Serve as point person for and preparer of all payroll-related ad hoc reporting requests
- Responsible for timely and accurate posting of all payroll-related journal entries for month-end close and reconciliation of payroll-owned GL accounts by the organizations’ month-end close schedule, policies, and procedures
- Prepare fluctuation analysis and comments for the financial package on payroll-related accounts
- Research and resolve complicated payroll issues at both the employee and company level
- Assist with year-end statement preparation and tax filing
- Balance quarterly payroll data in Workday to payroll tax returns and GL
- Serve as subject matter expert and/or point of escalation for members of the payroll processing team as needed. Payroll processing may sometimes be required
- Maintain GL mapping accuracy between various payroll processing systems and the Oracle accounting system
Qualification
- At least 3 years of payroll-related experience, international payroll is a plus
- Experience with and understanding of payroll accounting and how payroll expenses translate to the general ledger
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations
- Hands-on experience with various payroll software (Workday preferred)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skill level (knowledge of lookups, pivots tables, sumifs required)
- Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail, very strong reconciliation skills required
- The ability to work in a high-growth environment under tight deadlines
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, manage time, and accept changing priorities
- Team player with excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Location: Remote.
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