Financial Analyst, Pay Services

NASCAR; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCAR is seeking a Financial Analyst, Pay Services to support payroll accounting, financial reporting, and salary/benefit planning. Based in Daytona Beach, FL, you will collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and Benefits to ensure accurate records, generate insights, and improve processes for our growing organization.

You will reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, assist with budgets and forecasts, and create reports to help leaders understand variances and opportunities. Some travel (<5%) may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 1–3 years in finance or payroll accounting.
• Experience with payroll reporting and GAAP.
• Strong Excel and Office skills.
• Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 5%).

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll bank, benefit, liability, and tax accounts; investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and support month-end close per GAAP.
• Partner with Finance to maintain GL mappings and payroll interfaces.
• Support salary and benefit budgets and forecasts using Workday and Adaptive Planning.
• Analyze salary and benefit expenses against budgets and forecasts; create variance reports.
• Perform quarterly 401(k) audits and support the annual plan audit.
• Provide data for tax reporting, workers’ comp audits, census requests, and other audits.
• Create standard and ad hoc reports; support Payroll, Benefits, and HR projects.
• Help improve processes and develop training materials for reporting tools.
• Provide backup support for day-to-day payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Strong communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

NASCAR is seeking a Financial Analyst, Pay Services to support payroll accounting, financial reporting, and salary and benefit planning. In this role, you’ll partner with Finance, Payroll, and Benefits to ensure accurate financial records, turn data into actionable insights, and improve processes. This position will be based in Daytona Beach, Florida.

What You’ll Do

• Reconcile payroll bank, benefit, liability, and tax accounts; investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and support month-end close in accordance with internal policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Partner with Finance to maintain accurate general ledger mappings and payroll accounting interfaces.
• Support salary and benefit budgets and forecasts using Workday and Adaptive Planning, including data transfers, trend analysis, and projections.
• Analyze salary and benefit expenses against budgets and forecasts, and create reports that help leaders understand variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform quarterly 401(k) participation and deferral audits, coordinate corrections, and support the annual plan audit.
• Provide data and documentation for corporate tax reporting, workers’ compensation audits, census requests, and other audits.
• Create standard and ad hoc reports and support special projects for Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources.
• Help improve processes and develop training materials for reporting tools, Workday, and Adaptive Planning.
• Provide backup support for day‑to‑day payroll operations as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 1-3 years of finance or related experience in a midsize to large organization.
• Payroll experience.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating and maintaining reports in business reporting systems.
• Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning is a plus.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and technical information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial findings to leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally, with less than 5% travel expected.

Why This Role?

Put your financial skills to work behind the scenes of NASCAR. You’ll collaborate across Finance, Payroll, and Benefits, help leaders make informed decisions, and improve processes that support our employees and business.

Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

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