Payroll Analyst

Compile, analyze, reviews and update data for accurate and timely execution of payroll. Support day-to-day payroll operations, including reconciliation, generation of reports and audits.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Payroll Analyst: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Payroll Analyst Responsibilities Include: 

• Reviews and analyzes regular and special off-cycle payrolls in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to inquiries via telephone and email; and escalates issues to leadership or technical resource as needed.
• Researches data inconsistencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Maintains organized and complete electronic files. 
• Reviews and analyzes data entry and maintenance of information into payroll systems including employee work, pay, paid time off and time and attendance data.
• Prepares and runs various payroll reports as requested.
• Assists with researching payroll related laws and trends.
• Identifies payroll system updates and impact to processes and assists in testing and implementation of updates.
• Works on special projects. 
• Assists team members with questions and training as needed.
• Reviews and audits tax reconciliations and payroll processing prepared by peers.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and updates standard operating documents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Payroll Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of payroll experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPP or FCP certification is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, strong administrative, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Reliable with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize responsibilities and tasks to effectively meet deadlines.
• Personable, good listener and can effectively communicate with all staff and client types through both written and verbal means.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as a member of a larger team.
• Willing and flexible to help with any urgent issues that happen to arise at the company, even if they are outside the immediate scope of the role.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll systems and tools.
• Ability to work various hours based on payroll deadlines and needs.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal