Financial Analyst, Payroll-1

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Atlanta is seeking a Financial Analyst - Payroll to support payroll, tax, and accounting activities and ensure accurate processing of payroll-related cash transactions.

The role includes preparing monthly accounting functions, bank reconciliations, and collaborating with multiple teams to support payroll operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• AS/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting required.
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of tax and accounting processes.
• Proficient in Workday, PeopleSoft and Excel at mid-to-expert level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manual checks and balances; reconcile ACH debits/credits.
• Prepare and post journal entries for banking transactions and month-end.
• Respond to inquiries via phone/email and Service Now Case Management System.
• Assist with cash forecasting, reconciliations, accruals, and audits.

Skills

Excel

Workday

PeopleSoft

Data analysis

Education

AS/BS in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

ServiceNow

ADP Payroll

Job description

Financial Analyst - Payroll

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst provides support for payroll, tax, and accounting areas and is responsible for processing payroll related cash transactions. Will be responsible for preparing monthly accounting functions as well as overseeing the efficient completion of bank related reconciliations according to Genuine Parts Company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manual checks as required and balances bank deposits. Reconciles ACH debits/credits.
• Prepare Insurance, ESC Vendor Bills, Retiree and Cobra Billing Statements, manual bills, and payment posting and Employee/Employer breakdown by vendor.
• Prepare journal entries as necessary for banking transactions, corrections, and Month End JE’s.
• Respond efficiently and effectively to all correspondence from field customers, employees or 3rd party vendors via phone, email and/or to employee and business partner inquiries through Service Now Case Management System, delivering exceptional customer service.
• Work on special projects as assigned including recovering ACH funds not refunded, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries as well as cross train with other team members. Processes weekly ADP Payroll JE’s.
• Responsible for Cash Forecasting and resolves reconciling items through research and initiates adjustments as needed by payroll A/P or GL.
• Responsible for Third Party Sick Pay inclusion on W-2’s (YTD).
• Reconcile 3rd party benefit provider activity with payroll withholdings.
• Newport Deferrals and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Submit Direct Deposit File, Credit Union, HSA (Banking Files), Emergency Relief Fund Funding and Your Cause funding.
• Handle Wire & ACH File transfers (401k, ADP Payroll tax, Deferrals, ESPP).
• Record and reports paid ACH’s and Manual Checks.
• Act as liaison in budget/forecasting process for payroll department expenses.
• Advise management on financial performance on a continuous basis, including key trends, comparisons to budget, and proactively suggest alternative approaches.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses to support executive management.
• Assist in due diligence during the acquisition phase of transactions to identify and assess potential opportunities.
• Research and provide documentation to Management for internal and external auditors.
• Audit paperwork to ensure compliance with company document management and retention policies.
• Identify and recommends updates to existing vendors, systems, and procedures.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with leadership, employees, and other departments.
• Assist with current and prior year W-2 requests & W2c’s corrections. Assists with Year- End Reporting.
• Serve as backup to Payroll Tax Analyst as needed.
• Perform special projects or other tasks as assigned.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• AS/BS in (Business, Finance, or Accounting)
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or Bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of tax and accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of Workday, PeopleSoft, and Excel (mid to expert level).
• Excellent job processing.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, data analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner.
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision.

  Leadership

  • Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
  • Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
  • Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
  • Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

  Physical Demands / Working Environment

  • Must be able to work in a corporate office setting.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.