Job Description

Title: Senior Payroll Analyst

Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Duration: 06 months (Contract, possibilities of extension)

Qualifications:

*This position is hybrid- 3 days in the Princeton office, 2 days WFH*

Must Have:

- Large company payroll experience

- Large Payroll software experience (Ultipro/UKG, ADP, etc - not quickbooks)

- Self Starter

- Analytical thinker

- Strong overall payroll knowledge (gross to net, taxation)

- Excel skills (ie vlookup, sumif, pivot tables, etc)

- W-2 preparation / validation

- Multi-state/local tax jurisdiction experience

- General ledger background

Must NOT Have:

- Not a job hopper every 2-4 months. We have potential to hire full time and are looking for longevity.

- Limited payroll processing (such as only collection of data). Not involved in the total start to finish payroll process

- Inconsistent job history (ie. payroll clerk, customer service rep., substitute history teacher, IT developer)

Skills / Qualifications:

● 5+ years payroll experience

● UKG/Ultipro experience is a plus but not required

● Strong accounting knowledge; Reconciliations, Journal Entries

● Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws

● Strong analytical skills; Solve unique, complex problems; Make basic decisions, escalating items where applicable

● Communicate clearly and effectively

● Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel

● Detail orientated, organized, accountable for accuracy and meeting deadlines

● Must be a team player to blend individual tasks / processes to achieve group objectives

● Experience with multi-state and Canadian payroll compliance

● Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles

● Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKG Pro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures

● 401k Reconciliation / Funding

● Equity Vesting

● Relocation Processing

● Effectively manage entire General Ledger processing, reconciliation and SAP interface

● Reporting to Finance / Accounting

● Audit / SOX Compliance

● Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting

● Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas

● Ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of information

● Collaborate with payroll colleagues as well as other business areas, including Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, Finance and Technology.

● Year End W-2 processing

● Balance sheet account reconciliation support

● Provide analysis and reporting as required and assigned by management

● Provide customer service by responding to employee questions and requests

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