Senior Payroll Analyst/Job Req - 503634194

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, in compliance with government regulations and providing excellent customer service.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Perform daily payroll functional activities.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed on an accurate and timely basis within state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to payroll, as well as the Alliance's policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective and efficient process in payroll system.
• Provide trainings to managers and employees on current payroll system.
• Be a resource for managers and employees in resolving payroll-related issues and questions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources (HR) to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing of all new hires, terminations, transfers and promotions.
• Prepare General Ledger reconciliations for all benefit and pension plans, post contributions to CalPERS website.
• Oversee transmissions of employee reports to various vendors and prepare payment requests as needed for transmission of funds to these vendors.
• Assist with outside financial, CalPERS, pension and workers compensation audits.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling payroll activities and changes.
• Provide accounting support, accruals and review as needed.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Ability to work with automated payroll systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive correspondence to keep private info safe and secure.
• Ability to research and document current payroll tax and benefit laws and guidelines.
• Data analyses and report preparation for General Ledger Accounts.
• Prepare financial reports summarizing payroll and related benefits.
• Comply with the organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting.
• Ability to communicate in person and electronically.
• Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience.

MINIMUM YEARS OF ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years related experience in payroll and payroll benefits.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSES):

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively on group projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient understanding of payroll processing and related Federal and State payroll taxes.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and experienced in working with automated financial systems.
• Ability to successfully relate to people at all levels.
• Ability to create ad hoc reports for management.
• Plan and complete tasks to a high standard on time.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and daily ambiguity is essential.
• Plan and complete tasks to a high standard and on time.

Salary Range: $76,935.12 - $115,402.68/annually