Payroll Analyst - Full-time / Part-time

Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Payroll Analyst for a 11 month contract opportunity in  Columbus, OH.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Acts as a key Payroll staff member.
• Under minimal guidance, performs a variety of complex accounting functions in the preparation, processing, maintenance, verification and reconciliation for the calculation of accurate wages and salaries, employee leave information, payroll records and payments of withholdings.
• Provides expertise on continuous process improvement strategies.
• Oversees the daily operations of the payroll processing.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and provides senior level expertise for all payroll functions. Serves as the functional expert for the payroll module.
• Balances controls of payroll wages, deductions and taxes for audit requirements.
• Reviews all payrolls and reconciles back to source documents.
• Examines numerical, statistical or financial records or reports for accuracy and completeness; responsible for verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of charges to accounts.
• Verifies and controls payroll payments to comply with established organization procedures.
• Researches complex payroll errors and takes or directs corrective action.
• Oversees calculations of overtime and shift differentials for payment; performs general benefit calculations from third party benefit system.
• Assists other departments and staff compiling data.
• Researches and analyzes accounting discrepancies and processes appropriate corrections.
• Assists payroll staff in answering non-routine questions.
• Audits, reconciles and balances a variety of data and transactions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in payroll operations and procedures including multiple payrolls. Knowledge of applicable Federal/State payroll laws, methods and practices for multi-state payrolls.
• BA or BS degree in Business or Accounting, CPP Certified Payroll Professional status desired.
• Detailed knowledge of general accounting principles and advanced skills utilizing payroll/accounting software applications.
• Ability to resolve complex non-recurring problems with proven novel and creative solutions required.
• Highly effective customer service skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office products, ERP system experience, PeopleSoft desirable.

Headway Workforce Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Headway Workforce Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.