Payroll Finance Analyst

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer's, you'll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you're looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring expenses are posting accurately to the general ledger, along with providing detailed analysis to all levels of management. This role will work closely with the Accounting Manager ensuring day to day operational activities are being performed by the standards and processes that have been defined.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze payroll data to maintain payroll records including journal entries, month-end close procedures, and general ledger coding• Verify and reconcile accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings related to payroll and other areas as assigned• Complete monthly and yearly budget variance analysis and corresponding audits• Review computed wages and work with corporate partners to troubleshoot payroll errors and SAP software system data entry anomalies• Generate and produce month and year end compensation related reports and analysis• Provide payroll data to accounting, finance and leadership teams on a routine basis and as needed• Work closely with GL team and accounting leadership on various projects• Provide wage analysis to management to assist in position and headcount reporting• Commissions, incentives, & variable bonus plans calculations and review• Produce budgeting workbooks and financial templates annually and as needed• Create and maintain process documents for all divisional payroll reporting procedures• Recommend changes in payroll policies and procedures to continue to improve inefficiencies with the department• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications• 3 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills• Strong organization, multi-tasking, time management and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications• General knowledge of Human Resources programs, policies and practices including SAP software desired• Understanding of GAAP and ability to assist in other general accounting areas• Experience performing manual journal entries and calculations. Familiarity with the Kronos timekeeping system & SAP payroll system• Knowledge in working in a multi-state environment to comply with state laws/regulations• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, presentation, and communications skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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