Payroll Analyst

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Payroll Analyst

POSITION: Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Accounting FLSA: Exempt

LOCATION: Remote, TX REPORTS TO: Payroll Manager 

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Think Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our accounting team on a full-time basis. This person will report directly to the Payroll Manager and administer bi-weekly payroll using Paylocity payroll software. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll
• Reconciliation, balancing and transmission of all payrolls related data to Paylocity
• Balancing and review of all payroll output and results as well as completing all controls and checks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations
• Ensuring all data is accurately compiled and sent to payroll vendor according to payroll deadlines
• Liaising on a regular basis with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure actions and issues are addressed and resolved according to best practices 
• Creating, updating and maintaining desktop procedures for payroll to ensure compliance with Think Power Solutions policies and procedures as well as Federal and State law
• Acting as backup for Payroll Manager to provide coverage for all payroll operations within the company

Other Related Responsibilities

• Assist in reconciling payroll general ledger accounts as well as resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities on a timely basis
• Establish and maintain payroll processes & policies to ensure changes are addressed as they occur, and documentation remains up to date 
• Participate in education courses for compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to this position, ensure ongoing adherence to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and meet all job-specific training requirements in a timely fashion
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of Paylocity processing with report writing skills
• CPP certification preferred but may substitute for work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong working knowledge of federal/state tax laws and wage garnishments

• Paylocity processing experience 
• Solid computer skills with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to create payroll audit reports within Paylocity
• Strong quantitative and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and complete projects on time and accurately with focus on organization and attention
• High level of integrity, independent and individually motivated