Payroll Analyst

REV Group, Inc; Brookfield (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

REV Group, a leader in specialty vehicles, seeks a Payroll Analyst to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance. This remote role involves collaboration across departments and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a background in payroll operations, preferably with multi-state experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in multi-state environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and general ledger concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Manage payroll tax filings and respond to tax notices.
• Support general ledger reconciliations and respond to accounting inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Job description

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REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through two segments: Specialty Vehicles and Recreation Vehicles. The Specialty Vehicles Segment provides customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances and fire apparatus) and commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and street sweepers). REV Group's Recreational Vehicles Segment manufactures a variety of RVs from Class B vans to Class A motorhomes. REV Group's portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group's brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

FOR THE RIGHT PERSON THIS ROLE COULD BE LOCATED ANYWHERE IN THE UNTIED STATES

The Payroll Analyst is a key member of the Payroll team at REV Group and is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, tax compliance, and efficient reporting processes. This role plays a critical role in payroll audits, tax filings, general ledger support, and cross-functional collaboration with departments such as Corporate Tax, Accounting, Treasury, and Compensation. The Payroll Analyst must have a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of payroll processes and tax compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Perform weekly payroll audits and reconciliations, including new hires, terminations, and special earnings/deductions.
• Manage payroll tax filings and respond to tax notices; coordinate W-2 wage reporting and R&D wage reporting to Corporate Tax.
• Set up new payroll tax accounts for additional entities or jurisdictions.
• Support general ledger reconciliations and respond to accounting inquiries.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc reporting (e.g., missed punches, missing hours, 401k, referral bonuses, severance audits).
• Monitor and maintain transaction audit files across all pay groups.
• Leads the payroll stock processing process, and assists with relocation audits and HSA/benefits reporting.
• Support annual processes including W-2 reconciliation and approval, workers' compensation reporting, benefit limit audits, and census reporting.
• Collaborate with ADP on system updates, pay group changes, and payroll issue resolution.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects, including overpayment analysis and M&A support.
• Share responsibility for monitoring the payroll mailbox and addressing employee inquiries.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and auditing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations, reporting, and general ledger concepts.
• Strong Excel/reporting skills and comfort with data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Solid understanding of payroll systems, and ability to understand ADP Vantage

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience with stock, benefit and relocation audits preferred.
• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation reporting and wage reconciliations preferred.
• Experience participating in M&A payroll integrations preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a multi-state environment.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Remote (work from home)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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