Payroll Analyst

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes regular and special off-cycle payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to inquiries via telephone and email; and escalates issues to leadership or technical resource as needed.
• Researches data inconsistencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Maintains organized and complete electronic files.
• Reviews and analyzes data entry and maintenance of information into payroll systems including employee work, pay, paid time off and time and attendance data.
• Prepares and runs various payroll reports as requested.
• Affords assistance in researching payroll related laws and trends.
• Identifies payroll system updates and impact to processes and assists in testing and implementation of updates.
• Assists team members with questions and training as needed.
• Reviews and audits tax reconciliations and payroll processing prepared by peers.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and updates standard operating documents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of payroll experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPP or FCP certification is preferred.
• Oracle Fusion payroll processing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, strong administrative, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Reliable with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize responsibilities and tasks to effectively meet deadlines.
• Personable, good listener and can effectively communicate with all staff and client types through both written and verbal means.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as a member of a larger team.
• Willing and flexible to help with any urgent issues that happen to arise at the company, even if they are outside the immediate scope of the role.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll systems and tools.
• Ability to work various hours based on payroll deadlines and needs.

Qualifications

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll systems and tools

Benefits

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.