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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