Payroll Analyst Job – Atlanta, GA

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Processes payroll for approximately 750 exempt and non-exempt employees for the established bi-weekly pay periods.

• Electronically process new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, direct deposits, etc.
• Electronically process benefit enrollments, such as the group health plans, PTO, and other voluntary benefits.
• Processes Stop Voids, Stop Payments, Manual Checks.
• Interacts with employees and managers to proactively address and resolve payroll issues.
• Responds to payroll-related inquiries, including, but not limited to payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, child support payments, and employment verifications, etc.
• Provides maintenance of employees in the Time and Attendance system, verifies hours and follows through with managers on issues.
• Ensures compliance with audit control objectives.

• Works closely with the Payroll Manager regarding tax filings, system updates, proper processing in the system, etc.
• Run regular payroll reports to ensure correctness and accuracy.
• Processes 401k contributions in a timely manner.

• Maintains payroll back-up per established guidelines.
• Assists with departmental projects.
• Attend meetings and training seminars.
• Ensures Payroll Labor Reporting and approvals are in line and compliant.
• Assists with various audits, such as the workers compensation audits, 401k audits, etc.
• Participates in the processes that affect payroll during acquisitions activities.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Degree in accounting or finance a plus

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 plus years of related experience
• Prior healthcare and Multi-EIN/Multi-State service provider experience preferred

DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

·         Effective communication and interaction with all levels of employees and customers

·         Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with all levels of colleagues

·         Strong knowledge of payroll principles and procedures

·         Strong knowledge of computer software systems including MS Office

·         Must have strong organization and communication skills (written and verbal)

·         Analytical skills

·         Excellent customer service skills

·         Professional/positive attitude

·         Desire and capacity to work as part of a highly creative, energetic and dynamic team

·         Must be flexible, detail-oriented

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·         Office Environment

·          Local travel on as needed basis