The Payroll Analyst ensures all elements of payroll are completed accurately and timely, providing analytical and research support for account reconciliations and problem resolutions. This position involves researching, testing, and implementing required changes related to system updates, processes, and policy changes

• Bachelors in finance with 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance Or with automated payroll processing applications and software.

• Data extraction and manipulation experience using various tools, and excellent Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures a plus.

• Analytical & problem-solving skills with high attention to detail & confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.

• Focus on accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines

• Team-oriented with the capacity and willingness to embrace frequent updates to policies, procedures, and technology.

• Ability to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise and escalate to the appropriate level.

• Clear and concise written and verbal skills

• Administer and coordinate payrolls across multiple legal entities in accordance with operating procedures and deadlines, ensuring that all payrolls are processed efficiently, effectively, accurately, and employees are paid timely based on specified deadlines.

• Accurately process payments outside of the regular payroll cycle for specialized payouts (ex. Pension, Retirement, Executive Deferred Comp, Stock Exercises, Severance, etc.).

• Review, analyse, verify, and reconcile payroll reports and documents for accuracy, making any necessary adjustments or corrections.

• Perform reconciliation of payroll reports and general ledger accounts (Payroll, Escheat, 401k, etc.).

• Document and coordinate configuration and testing/validating processes for payroll company policy implementations and system upgrades.