Payroll Analyst

Prestige Employee AdministratorsMelville, NY

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree

Professional Certification

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Career Development

Retirement Savings

Job Description

For almost 30 years, PrestigePEO has partnered with brokers and business owners to deliver comprehensive workforce solutions that simplify HR, control costs, and support employee success.As a full-service Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we provide integrated HR services, employee benefits, payroll administration, workers' compensation, compliance guidance, retirement solutions, and advanced HR technology through our co-employment model. This approach gives businesses access to large group purchasing power, experienced HR expertise, and scalable infrastructure typically reserved for larger organizations.Working alongside broker partners, PrestigePEO helps businesses build stronger teams, remain compliant in complex regulatory environments, and focus on sustainable growth.Job summary: Under the direction of the Director of QA, coordinate and participate in technical payroll accounting activities; participate in the preparation, maintenance, processing, analysis, and auditing of manual and automated payroll data, information, records, and reports; ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll transactions; lead, train and provide work direction and guidance to staff; serve as project lead to represent Payroll Department on various initiatives across the organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Building out and maintaining Internal Payroll Metric Reporting (Error Rate, No Pays, Total Wages, Fedex, etc.)
Partner with Payroll Management on New Client Data uploads (Successor Wages, Client SUTA, etc.)
Payroll Audit Reporting - Internal/Client
Project Managing Departmental Initiatives/Priorities
Payroll Compliance Analysis and Updates (Minimum Wage, No Pays, Pay Codes, etc.)
Employee Tax Audits (Tax Adjustment Preparation)
Review and Preparation of Year End Reporting, SOLV account (W-2 Processing)
Oversee, Review, and Train Department Staff on System Related Updates (PrismHR; Salesforce)
Troubleshoot GL Errors, Hard Stops, assist with new client configurations
Develop and/or recommend new or revised Department Processes/Workflows
Identify and Resolve Payroll discrepancies in Prism
Work Across the Organization to Research and Resolve a Variety of Payroll Inquiries
Identify and Deliver relevant Payroll related topics for Internal/Client Communications (Internal Newsletter, Insights Newsletter, Webinars, PrestigePEO.com, etc.)
Assist as backup with W2C's, managing, creating, and reporting to SSA
Assist with New Employee training (Internal)
Manage Pay Card Vendor relationship
Custom Client Reporting, case management
Assist with New Client Payroll Training and process their first few payrolls as needed
Audit New Client Worksite Locations, and ensure pay frequency is state-compliant
Retrieve plan-specific benefits reports and formatting for mass import to the system (Prism)
Build client allocation reports based on client’s needs

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Years of work experience: 3 years in PEO Payroll position
Expert knowledge of PEO and payroll related policies and procedures
Strong background in customer service/success

Preferred Qualifications: soft skills

Certification(s): FPC or CPP preferred
Communication – strong active listening, verbal and written skills.
Problem-solving – critical thinking and analytical skills, resourcefulness under pressure. Think outside-the-box ideas.
Adaptability – ability to learn new technologies and processes
Time management – experience with prioritizing tasks in a high-volume setting
Teamwork and collaboration – working with others effectively and managing conflict
Salesforce experience a preferred
Strong systems background and report building
Comfortable speaking to large groups; strong presentation skills

This role is Hybrid 3 days in the officeSalary based on experience up to $85K

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Prestige Employee Administrators lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Prestige Employee Administrators is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position includes Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree and Professional Certification. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Prestige Employee Administrators for this role?

Prestige Employee Administrators offers following benefits: Career Development and Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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