Payroll Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing
Towson, MD, US
$35K-$43K a year
Temporary
Full-time

About the Company and Payroll Analyst Opportunity :

Our repeat client, a big name in the local education industry, is looking for a contractual Payroll Analyst to assist during a system implementation.

This position is expected to go through January 2025.

  • The Payroll Analyst will assist the payroll department with various payroll and analysis tasks
  • Reports to the Payroll Manager
  • This is a temporary position 100% in office in Towson, MD. Possibility for hybrid flexibility after training. NO FULLY REMOTE CANDIDATES ALLOWED.
  • Schedule : Monday- Friday 8am-4pm

Responsibilities of the Payroll Analyst :

  • Review, analyze, process and authorize payroll related matters
  • Work collaboratively with the payroll supervisors to interpret policies and procedures and serves as a back-up to the supervisors in their absence
  • Prepare payroll calendars and schedules each fiscal year for distribution
  • Attend meetings, participate in discussions regarding configuration of systems, and implementation planning
  • Process supplemental pay adjustments for payroll representative.
  • Review regular and supplemental payroll run for accuracy. Provide backup to the Payroll Associate responsible for banking and supplemental payroll
  • Prepare and submit ACH and check request from the weekly payroll for processing
  • Analyze Retirement reports for accuracy. Review adjustments made by the payroll representatives.
  • Prepare and submit weekly transmittals for unions and exports files to the appropriate vendors
  • Update new union members and respond to questions or concerns received from union offices
  • Authorize automatic remittance for taxes and retirement deductions
  • Reconcile garnishment checks / reports and prepares for mailing
  • Prepare and reconcile quarterly and yearly tax reports and respond and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with supervisors to prepare, reconcile, and respond to needed corrections of the annual W2’s
  • Files required annual reports and year end reports
  • Prepares deduction and leave accrual schedules
  • Create and maintain system tables in payroll applications (e.g., CGI and UKG Ready)
  • Provide guidance to Human Resources regarding payroll status related to new hires, employees, and separated employees
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements for the Payroll Analyst :

  • 3+ years of progressive payroll experience
  • Experience with electronic time and attendance reporting systems a plus
  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • Knowledge of payroll practices and regulations required
  • Proficient with Excel
  • Independent worker who is not afraid to ask questions
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprinting

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