Senior Payroll Analyst

Senior Payroll Analyst

From accounting and financial planning to risk/fraud analysis and payments, our Finance team ensures not only our company's financial security, but also that our customers can buy from us with confidence.

Why this job's a big deal:

Paying employees accurately, timely and in compliance with labor laws is a top priority at Priceline. You will be responsible for the preparation and processing of bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls in the US, Mexico and Germany. You will ensure payrolls are processed on time and with accuracy. Audits employees pay records. Serves as liaison to employees and third-party payroll vendors to ensure accurate payroll processes that reflects company specific pay policies. Interprets pay policies, (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, government regulations, withholding exemptions, benefits, etc.) and ensures appropriate deductions are implemented and calculated correctly in payroll systems. You will ensure compliance with federal, state and international payroll requirements, and stay current with changes in the law. You will also document payroll processes and procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement. Serves as back up for other payroll staff.

In this role you will get to:

• Manage payroll change processing - annual increases, retro pay, commission, bonuses, benefit deductions, location moves, tax changes, new hires and terminations.
• Audits payroll and benefits data in accordance with SOC1 controls.
• Runs integration files from Workday to ADP and reviews for errors.
• Partners with the P&C Team to ensure Payroll data flows timely and correctly to payroll via integration interface feeds to Payroll.
• Researches and analyzes discrepancies and processes appropriate corrections.
• Administers timesheet system and reviews timesheets for days/hours worked, calculates and records salary adjustments as necessary. Is timesheet SME and advises employees and managers on time entry and approval processes.
• Applies garnishment deduction orders.
• Prepares supplemental payrolls as required.
• Researches and gathers required documents to set up required tax accounts in new states where companies operate. Researches payroll tax payments and data discrepancies with federal, state and local agencies, and works with tax agencies as well as internal staff for resolution.
• Prepares and submits tax payments not handled by payroll vendors.
• Creates, verifies and distributes various payroll and benefits reports post payroll processing, including ad hoc reporting as requested.
• Maintains payroll output records, as well as quarterly and annual reports and follows established SOC1 company policies to ensure compliance.
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries timely.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in processing payroll for multiple payroll entities, including time and attendance administration and report writing capabilities. Experience with international payroll is a plus.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Celergo, Workday, Google Docs, and advanced Excel (i.e. V-lookup)
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll tax laws
• Good understanding of benefits as related to payroll processing.
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it's a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000.

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Who we are

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it's a dream vacation, your cousin's graduation, or your best friend's wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that's what our employees tell us). We're a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn't stabilized.

We're on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

Flexible work at Priceline

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it's important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We'd love you to join us and add to our rich mix!

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