Payroll Analyst

What you will do

The analyst role is responsible for collecting, analyzing and processing all information necessary for an accurate and timely payroll for all US based employees. Payrolls include both weekly and biweekly pay frequencies for salary and hourly paid employees. Prepares and/or analyzes periodic payroll reports, payroll schedules and payroll related journal entries using established policies, procedures and guidelines. Also responsible for coordinating with payroll service provider to finalize payroll runs and on issues affecting payroll. This position will also be involved in continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.

How you will do it

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations
• Load import files received from HR and Benefits
• Manage garnishment process with 3rd party vendor
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Develop adhoc reports as needed
• Process off cycle payroll runs
• Evaluate and implement appropriate payroll policies and controls and payroll processing and system enhancements to increase efficiency and streamline processes
• Problem solve and respond to issues/questions in payroll mailbox
• Assists staff with general questions related to payroll, leave accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits, and other pay related issues
• Maintain payroll internal controls; ensuring proper procedures, policies and rules are applied to payroll activities
• Research complex payroll issues for proper treatment
• Perform year-end adjustments, such as sick pay, employee rewards, etc.
• Validate and assist with accurate and timely yearend processing, reporting and reconciliations when necessary
• Process/transmit files to third party vendors
• Assist with account reconciliations as requested by Finance
• Additional projects as assigned

What we look for

• Associate Degree plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree with a major in accounting or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred
• CPP preferred but not required
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management
• High attention to detail with demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic business environment and meet changing business needs and priorities
• ADP and Workday experience preferred but not required
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with other Microsoft Office software
• Ability to travel up to 5%, if needed by the business

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Who we are

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. We power progress through ever-smarter solutions for virtually every kind of vehicle. With 16,000 employees in over 140 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous ESG focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We recover, recycle and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials. Clarios is a Brookfield portfolio company.

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Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].