Payroll Analyst (South Jordan, UT)

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position performs complex payroll functions such as processing international payrolls and overseeing payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Process and transmit international payrolls and year-end tax forms.
2. Completes complex payroll calculations to resolve employee pay issues or discrepancies.
3. Interprets pay policies such as vacation, disability, workers compensation, etc., and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to various accounts correctly.
4. Verifies compliance with federal, state, and/or international payroll regulations.
5. Oversees multifaceted payroll processing to ensure payrolls are paid accurately and timely.
6. Ensures all steps are completed before transmitting payroll records.
7. Manages workflow as prescribed to maximize efficiency.
8. Creates, enters, and posts journal entries.
9. Performs account reconciliations and resolves outstanding issues.
10. Resolves questions and problems with employees regarding payroll issues.
11. Performs complicated payroll analytical reviews.
12. Documents payroll processes and procedures.
13. Assists in training of other staff.
14. Generates various payroll reports.
15. Generates time card reports.
16. Performs data entry.
17. Files timecard, payroll and other information.
18. May assist with general ledger account reconciliation.
19. May assist with audits of internal records, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation.
20. May assist with third party payroll system implementation and upgrades.
21. May perform payroll related functions such as entering/maintaining employee garnishment records, preparing appropriate computer data files, and transferring 401(k) and loan withholding to the plan provider.
22. Performs other related payroll, administrative and clerical duties, as required.

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma and seven years of payroll processing experience.
• A broad knowledge of accounting and financial control principles and their business applications.
• Excellent organization, accuracy and attention to detail in performing tasks.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision to complete assignments.
• Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with confidential information professionally, with integrity, and with discretion.
• Ability to follow instructions, accept constructive feedback, and convert this information into a productive and positive outcome.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ADP GlobalView/Kronos/SAP experience.
• Spanish language skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Company policies related to payroll issues
• Legal requirements related to payroll issues
• Computer skills
• International payroll processing
• Timecard/payroll/other filing
• Payroll/timecard reporting
• Payroll preparation/journal entries

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, is a dynamic, progressive and innovative company with a strong global presence. Our culture is highly energetic, family friendly, values its employees, and promotes them as standard business practice. To see what it is like to work at Merit take a look at our new recruiting video on YouTube at www.youtube.com/meritmedical to see the video titled "Great people, Great products, Great Company". Merit currently has the above opening located in South Jordan, Utah. Excellent compensation and benefits packages will be offered to the right candidate.

COMPANY HISTORY Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ, MMSI) was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos. Merit develops, manufactures and markets single-use medical devices primarily for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and vascular disease. Merit has been successful in introducing and marketing innovative, high-quality products through its expertise in new product design and its capabilities in injection and insert molding of plastics; the application of its proprietary electronic and sensor-based technologies; and wire, extrusion and catheter technologies. Merit also develops and markets embolotherapeutic products for the treatment of uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors, and arteriovenous malformations. Embolotherapy procedures are primarily performed by interventional radiologists and use bioengineered microspheres to create targeted vascular occlusion and drug delivery. The Company is utilizing its competitive advantages and technologies to develop and offer products that address a wide range of needs related to cardiology and radiology procedures performed in hospitals. Sales are made primarily to U.S. hospitals through a direct sales force. The Company markets its products in over 60 countries worldwide, utilizing a direct sales force in Europe, and distributors for the remainder of the world.

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Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
* Medical/Dental Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
* 401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

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