Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire process around all required payroll tax withholdings (federal, state, local, etc.), ensuring a high level of accuracy with a focus on compliance.
• Maintain the knowledge to manage unique multi state tax requirements, ensuring proper set up and maintenance of employee records.
• Responsible for monthly journal entry preparation and account reconciliations for all payroll tax related accounts.
• Reconcile quarterly payroll tax reports and resolve any discrepancies before tax filings are generated by UKG.
• Assist with wage garnishments.
• Assist with ACH reversals/returns, instant checks and treasury funding.
• Perform or support a variety of audits including 401k, Workers’ Comp, vendor audits/reviews, system audits and audits of internal procedures.
• Serve as a back-up to the Payroll Manager by assisting with bi-weekly payroll processing in a multi-state environment, off-cycle runs (bonus, stock, COLA), payroll adjustment entries, UKG system configuration, SOX compliance, audits and payroll year-end.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Payroll processing in a large volume, multi-state environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi state income tax requirements.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field.
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll and Time and Attendance software, preferably UKG.
• Demonstrate knowledge of multi-state and Federal Labor laws, pay practices and policies.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and high-volume workload.
• Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Proficient use of Excel.