JOB TITLE: Payroll Analyst
JOB LOCATION: Princeton NJ 3 days on site
WAGE RANGE*: 25 - 30/ hour
JOB NUMBER: 1104

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Skills / Qualifications:
3+ years payroll experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
UKG/Ultipro experience is a plus but not required
Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws
Communicate clearly and effectively
Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
Strong analytical skills
Ability to solution issues as they arise
Detail orientated, organized and focused on 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 is a plus
Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation is a plus

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles, as well as post payroll activities
Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKGPro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures
Wage Verifications
Reporting and remittance of payroll deductions
Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas
Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
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. Monitor the Payroll Inquiries mailbox (external queries) and Sofi (ServiceNow) queue (internal requests)

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.