Payroll Analyst - Norwalk, United States - Elite Placement Group

Description

Summary:
The Payroll Analyst will support the Director of Accounting on running multiple payrolls, ensuring pay is

processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. In addition, they will be

a key member in implementing and managing ADP Payroll processes and serve as a strategic partner in

developing progressive payroll solutions.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions; Maintain payroll

guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures

• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies
• Process off cycle and manual checks when needed
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
• Update and reconcile statements from ADP
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information

confidential

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Base knowledge of applicable Federal and State HR/Payroll Laws (FMLA, FLSA, etc.) and IRS

regulations that impact payroll

• Skilled in the use of payroll systems and databases and willingness to experiment and work with

new technologies

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• Must possess excellent written and organizational skills and be extremely flexible to meet

customer deadlines, in addition to being able to work independently and prioritize multiple

tasks in a changing environment with a high degree of accuracy

• Excellent processing skills and attention to detail
• Must be detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing

environment

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
• Ability and experience working as a member of a team

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing payroll and related administrative duties
• ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and databases
• Experience migrating or implementing payroll software
• Prior experience with multi-state locations, including California, is a plus
• Quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting and reconciliation

Computer Skills:

• Payroll Systems (ADP Workforce Now)
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel) intermediate - Minimum
• Microsoft Office 365

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control,

and payroll taxes

• Ability to manage payroll for multiple entities and/or states
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team

player who is committed to lifelong learning

• Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently and productively with minimum supervision
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve routine problems
• Must be able to work outside of regular business hours occasionally, which will include nights

and weekends, to meet deadlines


Travel:

• Travel is expected to be approximately 15%
• This position will be a remote position with the ability to travel to the Roanoke, VA, office

(preferred) and/or Norwalk, CT, office occasionally
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