Payroll Analyst

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Job Title: Payroll Analyst 

Location: Stevens Point, WI - Corporate Office   

Starting Salary: $49,352.06 - $54,287.27 (Salary commensurate with experience)   

Join Skyward, Inc.'s dynamic HR team as a Payroll Analyst! We're seeking a talented professional with experience in multi-state payroll setup and processing to work closely with our Senior Payroll Analyst. Be part of a company that handles payroll for over 700 employees and grow your career with us. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise and make an impact! 

What You’ll Do:  

• Prepare and accurately process company payroll. 
• Authorize and ensure compliance of all payroll transactions with company policies.  
• Analyze multi-state payroll tax data and report to Federal, state, and local agencies as required. 
• Handle month-end and year-end activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and audits. 
• Research and understand complex payroll records and reports. 
• Assist with annual account reconciliations and balance payroll results to tax returns and Form W-2 statements. 
• Assist with the preparation of audits.  
• Process routine time off accruals.  
• Regular payroll maintenance; including but not limited to W4/withholding adjustments, insurance calculations, etc. 
• Recommend and help develop reports, procedures, processes, and controls. 
• Communicate payroll matters with HR, Finance teams, employees, and managers, maintaining high customer service. 
• Keep payroll information confidential to maintain employee confidence and protect operations. 

What It Takes:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education and/or work experience. 
• 3 years’ experience in multi-state Payroll for at least 200+ employees highly preferred. 
• Knowledge of and accuracy in applying payroll rules and tax regulations. 
• Experience with Payroll software setup and configuration. 
• Financial skills to record and analyze financial transactions and balances. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Maturity and discretion in handling highly confidential information. 
• Ability to meet established deadlines and productivity percentages. 

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Payroll Analyst

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