Payroll Analyst (Financial Services)

Job Description:

Our client, a mid-sized financial services firm, is looking for a Payroll Associate to join their team! They have offices in 40 cities worldwide, servicing clients for over 100 years. This position reports to the Head of Payroll in Human Resources.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Payroll Manager in the semimonthly/bi-weekly payroll processes.
• Process payroll related maintenance including, but not limited to, new hires, terminations, employee status, tax and deduction changes, wage garnishments, etc.
• Coordinate, process and audit payroll reports, reconciliations and tax notices
• Work closely with Management Company Accounting to process all funding related to payroll.
• Manage the administration of timesheets for non-exempt staff. Process quarterly multi-jurisdiction payrolls for business travel.
• Process all special compensation and bonus payments with the highest standard of accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Assist with processing 401K pension reports. Submit semi-monthly and monthly employee contributions.
• Maintain all 401k and pension records. Coordinate with Management Company Accounting to process related funding.
• Respond to inquiries and verification requests for unemployment and other payroll-related data. Ensure compliance with company policies as well as Federal, State and Local laws in completing all paperwork and correspondence related to payroll administration.
• Assist with year-end procedures and projects such as reviewing W-2s for accuracy, W-2 equivalents, etc.
• Maintain payroll related records and archives.
• Document and update payroll procedures.
• Assist with general HR related functions.
• Perform other special projects or duties when required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4 to 6 years of experience is preferred with ADP experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills, with an emphasis on Excel
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, multi-task, and extreme attention to detail is essential
• Excellent communications kills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interface well with a variety of employees at all levels

Compensation:

• $70,000 - $85,000