Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Requirements

• UKG (Ultimate Software) and Papaya Global experience is highly preferred
• Experience with processing all types of stock transactions, and an understanding of the tax implications of each type (i.e. NQSO, ISO, RSU, ESPP)
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; CPP designation a plus
• 3+ years’ payroll administration experience in a public company is preferred but not mandatory
• Deep understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local payroll and related tax laws, regulations, and statutes
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX documentation and control testing experience a plus
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines
• Excellent verbal & written communication and listening skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data
• Own the preparation and processing of US and Canadian payroll using UKG, including validation of all inputs, generation of W-2s and T4s, and RL1s.
• Assist with international payroll inputs and auditing utilizing Papaya Global
• Maintain non-exempt payroll time management system in UKG
• Responsible for executing any incoming garnishment activities
• Assist in the reconciliation process of earnings and tax data per pay period for quarter end analysis
• Maintain payroll metrics
• Assist in updating contribution reports for 401k and ESPP for reconciliation
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and taxable or non-taxable wages
• Respond to SSA or other federal, state, and local agency inquires
• Generate and balance payroll journal entries and load to GL
• Maintain employee PTO reporting system internationally for salary employees, reconcile and include such data in each payroll
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local payroll tax laws
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures and SOX controls for payroll
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters
• Other accounting/finance responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP designation a plus
• 3+ years’ payroll administration experience in a public company is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX documentation and control testing experience a plus