Payroll Analyst

Vaco
$30.00 - $38.00 / yr
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Dec 27, 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with applicable regulations, and maintaining the integrity of payroll data. Responsibilities: Payroll Processing: Accurately process payrolls for all employees, ensuring timely and correct payment of wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions. Data Management: Maintain and update payroll records, including employee information, salary changes, deductions, and benefits. Excel Expertise: Utilize advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas, to analyze payroll data and generate reports. Macro Development: Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Excel macros to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. Compliance: Ensure payroll processing complies with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax filings, garnishments, and other deductions. Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular payroll reports to management, including detailed summaries, variance analyses, and trend reports. Auditing: Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Customer Service: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and provide exceptional support. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, implement best practices, and participate in payroll system upgrades or changes. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, with a focus on using Excel and macros. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions Experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or similar). Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Analytical Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to employees at all levels. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of payroll information. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Paycor. Knowledge of state-specific payroll regulations. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.