Job Description
Job Description
Payroll Analyst – Direct Hire
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Must have a strong GL accounting background
Will be working onsite
We're working with a client seeking a skilled accounting professional with a strong background in full-cycle payroll and general ledger accounting. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a well-established, employee-owned company. The ideal candidate brings a high level of accuracy and understanding of accounting principles, particularly in environments with complex reporting requirements such as those involving federal and financial institutions.
What You'll Do:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 300 employees, including a separate payroll for another division will 100+ employees.
- Will be part of a strong payroll/accounting team to execute weekly, multi-state payroll across multiple states.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including handling of garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Perform payroll reconciliations and contribute to general ledger reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Support tax filings and financial audits by preparing and maintaining accurate payroll records.
- Handle payroll system maintenance and recommend process improvements as needed.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and ensure accurate timekeeping practices.
- Work collaboratively with the accounting team to ensure financial reporting reflects accurate payroll data, particularly as it pertains to GL entries.
Key Requirements:
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, ideally for mid-sized or multi-state organizations.
- Strong general ledger accounting experience, including the ability to reconcile and report payroll data accurately.
- Advanced Excel skills are a must; experience with NetSuite and ADP is a plus.
- Strong understanding of payroll’s impact on financial reporting and tax filings.
- Familiarity with system transitions or implementations is a bonus, as the company may explore payroll system upgrades.
- Ability to analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure consistent compliance.
- Exposure to fast-paced, multi-entity environments with evolving systems and processes.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is both detail-oriented and strategic. Someone who enjoys both processing payroll and digging into the financial details that ensure accurate reporting.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Payroll Analyst, Location: Norwalk, CA - 90651 , PL: 598756357