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Payroll Analyst

Posted: 07/06/2025

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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