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Analyst, HR Payroll Tax and Finance

The Mom Project
Chicago, Illinois, US
$50K-$80K a year
Full-time

The salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year.

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

The Mom Project is excited to partner with Kellogg in their search for an Analyst, HR Payroll Tax and Finance . This role is hybrid in Battle Creek, MI, and Chicago, IL.

Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods. With a diverse portfolio of brands, you'll find Kellogg products such as cereal, crackers, cookies, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, veggie foods, and more, in over 180 countries.

Kellogg is passionate about their people, brands, business, and outstanding food. If you are ready to leave your footprint with an industry leader, apply now to become a part of a best-in-class company that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We believe in the power of people, so join us as the Analyst, HR Payroll Tax and Finance . This role is pivotal in ensuring accuracy in payroll accounting, compliance with tax regulations, and effective financial analysis.

We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll accounting, payroll tax compliance finance principles, and a keen eye for detail to maintain the integrity of payroll and payroll accounting operations.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Subject Matter Expert You must have an in-depth understanding of the Payroll Processing lifecycle, including timesheets, calculating wages, deductions, bonuses, and ensuring timely payment.

Having an in-depth understanding of the account reconciliation process, and the ability to research and explain variances is essential.

You will participate in financial analysis related to payroll accounting and recording payroll costs in the GL, all while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll, tax, and financial information.

Deliver Results You will develop solid reconciliation processes that support the successful execution of year-end reporting and employees’ W2 activities and partner with Payroll Tax and Compliance to ensure the successful completion of all W2 reconciliation activities.

Collaboration with the finance team to understand the reconciliation of payroll data with general ledger entries and ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will also be responsible for conducting reviews of payroll data to identify discrepancies and errors, and working collaboratively to resolve them in a timely manner.

Compliance You will provide support as needed to ensure accuracy in all aspects of payroll tax. You must ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax laws and regulations.

You will collaborate with the Corporate Tax Team as needed for annual Payroll Tax Data requests. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of staying abreast of Payroll Tax law changes to help ensure successful and accurate payroll tax compliance.

Accuracy is a necessity as you respond to employee inquiries related to payroll taxes and deductions.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of proven experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, and / or finance
  • Strong knowledge of payroll and payroll tax regulations
  • Proficiency with Ceridian Payroll or similar platforms, as well as Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy in data entry and calculations
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll and tax issues and exceptional communication skills to interact with employees, management, and external agencies

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back to you so watch your inbox for updates.

In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected].

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day , Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

About Kellogg Company

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez-It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, and Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles.

Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe, and what brings us together.

We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies , DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity , Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces , and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion have been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics We have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capabilities, and opinions.

We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed.

Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry-competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role.

Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

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