Payroll Accounting Analyst

Delta-Dental; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is seeking a Payroll Accounting Analyst to ensure accurate and timely pay with proper deductions across states. The role emphasizes data entry, verification, and time/attendance balancing in a multi-state environment.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with knowledge of Workday, Excel, and Word. This hybrid position in Okemos offers opportunities to contribute to compliant payroll reporting and journal entries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field required.
• FPC certification preferred.
• Two years of payroll, financial accounting, or financial reporting experience.
• Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process a complete multi-state payroll cycle with entry, verification and time/attendance balancing.
• Coordinate with third-party payroll vendors as needed.
• Analyze, audit and reconcile payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Perform related duties as required to support payroll operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in accounting

FPC Fundamental Payroll Certification

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title:Payroll Accounting AnalystNumber of Positions:1Location:Okemos, MILocation Specifics:Hybrid PositionJob Summary:At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.Position Description:To ensure accurate and timely pay to all employees with appropriate deductions and withholding in compliance with company policy, and federal, state, and IRS regulations.Primary Job Responsibilities:Administers all necessary steps to process a complete multi-state payroll cycle including data entry and data verification as well as balancing of time and attendance data.Communicates and assists with third party vendor processing of payroll.Assists with analyzing, auditing, and reconciling to ensure accurate payroll processing.Provides research and recommendations to ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, collective bargaining agreements, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations for the company and its affiliates.Prepares journal entries and reconciles payroll sub-ledger reporting to general ledger.Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.Minimum Requirements:Position requires an associate’s degree in accounting or a related field; FPC Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred; two years' experience in payroll, financial accounting, or financial reporting. Workday experience is preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.Position requires effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and problem solving skills and knowledge of automated payroll systems as well as knowledge of basic Microsoft Excel and Word functionality.The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.