Job Description
Senior Payroll Analyst (Remote) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced
Senior Payroll Analyst to oversee payroll operations for a large organization (1,500-3,000 employees). This role requires expertise in
multi-state payroll tax compliance, payroll processing, garnishments, 401(k) reconciliations, and GL payroll accounting . The ideal candidate will have
7+ years of payroll experience and proficiency in
Workday and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables & V-Lookups) .
Key Responsibilities: - Payroll Processing: Manage and execute multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee multi-state payroll tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Garnishments & Deductions: Process and administer wage garnishments, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
- 401(k) Reconciliations: Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of 401(k) contributions and deductions.
- General Ledger Accounting: Ensure payroll transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger.
- Workday Payroll System: Utilize Workday for payroll processing, reporting, and compliance tracking.
- Excel Analysis: Use Pivot Tables and V-Lookups to analyze payroll data and generate reports.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency.
- Compliance & Audits: Maintain compliance with payroll laws and assist with internal and external audits.
Qualifications: - Experience: 7+ years of payroll experience in a large organization (1,500-3,000 employees) - REQUIRED
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in WORKDAY and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables & V-Lookups). - REQUIRED
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of multi-state payroll tax laws, payroll processing, and accounting principles. - REQUIRED
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to analyze payroll data and ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
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