Payroll Analyst I: Detail‑Oriented, SOX‑Ready

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Perrysburg Township, OH, seeks a payroll professional to manage payroll processing, timekeeping, and accounting in a regulated environment. You will liaise with HR, associates, and vendors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires familiarity with ADP, Oracle timekeeping, SAP, and MS Office, plus knowledge of multi-state payroll rules and SOX controls. Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year payroll/timekeeping/accounting experience.
• Familiar with country labor regulations.
• Experience with ADP payroll, Oracle timekeeping, SAP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll processing, timekeeping, and accounting accurately and timely.
• Review payroll files prior to submission.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Serve as payroll liaison with associates, HR, payroll vendors, and other business partners.
• Manage payroll-related document distribution (year-end remuneration statements, tax receipts, etc.).
• Open tickets with IT or payroll vendor portal and track resolution.
• Provide required payroll reporting to internal departments such as Tax and Stock Administration.
• Act as point of contact for timekeeping management system.
• Liaises with Finance on wire transfers and payments.
• Processes statutory contribution filing and payment; ensure statutory compliance.
• Participates in Payroll audits and ensures compliance; support SOX controls.
• Participates in User Acceptance Test (UAT) for payroll/timekeeping improvements.
• Prepares month-end close journal entries and reconciliations for payroll-related transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

People skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Multistate payroll

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP payroll

Oracle timekeeping

SAP Accounting

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Perrysburg Township, OH, seeks a payroll professional to manage payroll processing, timekeeping, and accounting in a regulated environment. You will liaise with HR, associates, and vendors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires familiarity with ADP, Oracle timekeeping, SAP, and MS Office, plus knowledge of multi-state payroll rules and SOX controls. Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree required.