Senior Payroll Analyst

Description

• Data Reconciliation and Validation: Reviews and verifies the accuracy of payroll data, reconciles payroll reports and general ledger accounts, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Customer Focus: Articulates customer needs and works collaboratively to exceed expectations and improve the customer experience.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve business objectives and leads projects to completion with the appropriate amount of urgency.
• Process Improvement: Identifies process inefficiencies and champion process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Benefit and Deduction Management: Oversees the processing and reconciliation of benefit deductions, garnishments, and retirement contributions.
• Payroll Processing: Processes regular and off-cycle payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
• Team Support and Training: Acts as subject matter expert to provide training and support to other payroll staff, management, and employees regarding payroll and standard operating procedures.
• Reporting: Populates, analyzes, and summarizes various payroll reports for management and external agencies.
• Tax and Compliance: Manages and ensures accurate filing of all federal, state, and local payroll tax reports, including quarterly and year-end filings.

Requirements

• Experience working in the utilities and/or energy industry.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in accounting (specifically payroll, benefits, or related areas).
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, GAAP, and technical application
• Leadership, mentorship, and coaching skills.
• Proficient computer skills (including Excel, Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Visio).
• Demonstrated experience with SAP and/or other HR/Payroll integrated systems with emphasis on full-cycle in-house payroll processing.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)/ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Ability to interpret federal and state payroll laws to ensure compliance.
• Company & Industry Acumen: Consistently applies industry knowledge when developing analyses and improvements; understands who the key stakeholders are and circulates findings accordingly; leverages knowledge to drive cross-functional solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, and Tax Filling.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance