Financial Analyst (Payroll)

ITS; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SHAZAM is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Des Moines team. You will analyze payroll data, build financial models, and prepare reports for management. This role emphasizes compensation and benefits analysis, with responsibilities around budgeting and process improvement.

You will work in a hybrid office setting in Des Moines, IA, collaborating with payroll and finance teams to deliver precise financial insights and support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' experience as a financial analyst preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Microsoft Access or similar database preferred.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving and reaching goals.
• Adaptable: you must be able to work in a deadline-driven environment, quickly adapting to change and prioritizing needs.

Responsibilities

• Developing financial models and creating reports regarding compensation and benefits.
• Performing variance analysis of payroll information for monthly financial statements.
• Preparing detailed compensation reports for executive management.
• Assisting with development of the budget for compensation and benefits.
• Initiating ACH/Wire transactions for approval; assisting with the bank account reconciliation process.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations to improve processes.
• Serving as a primary backup for payroll processing and various accounting functions.

Skills

Four years experience

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

SHAZAM recognizes that financial institutions build better communities, and this drives our passion to strengthen financial institutions. We are a trusted partner to our valued customers providing answers, choice, and innovation with an impeccable level of customer service - a level unmatched in the industry.

And here's the best part - we're a national company that offers a small-company feel, a cultural balance that's hard to come by but very real at SHAZAM. Your growth and development are top priorities and you'll be surrounded by talented individuals and postured to make a real difference in the company. As a team member at SHAZAM, you'll be an essential part of our mission as we work together strengthening financial institutions.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Des Moines, IA office.

What we’re looking for:

SHAZAM is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with payroll data to provide financial analysis, models, and reports to management.

What you'll do:

• Developing financial models and creating reports regarding compensation and benefits.
• Performing variance analysis of payroll information for monthly financial statements.
• Preparing detailed compensation reports for executive management.
• Assisting with development of the budget for compensation and benefits.
• Initiating ACH/Wire transactions for approval; assisting with the bank account reconciliation process.
• Researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations to improve processes.
• Serving as a primary backup for payroll processing and various accounting functions.

What you need:

• Minimum of four years' experience as a financial analyst preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Microsoft Access or similar database preferred.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving and reaching goals.
• Adaptable: you must be able to work in a deadline-driven environment, quickly adapting to change and prioritizing needs.

What's in it for you:

• A mission-driven company with a strong sense of purpose
• A hybrid work environment that values flexibility and collaboration
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A culture that values innovation, integrity, and community impact
• Excellent benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability provided at no cost
  • Time away from work - PTO, VTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays
  • Educational assistance

Actual compensation is based on various factors, such as geographic location, experience, education, and/or skill level, and is finalized at the time of offer.

SHAZAM is an equal opportunity employer, including those with disabilities or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; ITS, Inc./SHAZAM will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Please be aware that SHAZAM may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to assist in the review and screening of job applications for this position. The AI system is designed to help our team efficiently identify qualified candidates by identifying relevant skills and experience within submitted applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.