Payroll Analyst II

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst II to join our HR Systems & Payroll team. You will handle payroll administration, data input, verification, and distribution for our clients, ensuring accurate tax reporting and timely processing.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of payroll experience, with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ADP payroll software. CLA offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Three years of payroll experience is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience with payroll software; knowledge of ADP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with clients.
• Input, verify and transmit payroll data for clients.
• Update the payroll system for new hires, terminations, salary changes, or department changes.
• Prepare quarterly payroll tax reports as needed.
• Complete mortgage and SUI verifications, as requested.
• Assist with workers' compensation audits, census data, and retirement plan contribution data.
• Process bonus payments and other special payrolls upon request.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Client relations

Payroll software (ADP)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About The Role

CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst (Payroll Analyst II) to join our HR Systems & Payroll (HRSP) team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in handling a wide range of payroll responsibilities, including administration, distribution and record-keeping for our valued clients.

As a Payroll Analyst II, You Will

• Manage and develop relationship with clients.
• Input, verify and transmit payroll data for clients.
• Update the payroll system for new hires, terminations, salary changes, department changes or any other pertinent payroll information received.
• Prepare quarterly payroll tax reports as needed.
• Complete mortgage and SUI verifications, as requested.
• Assist with workers' compensation audits, preparation of employee census data, upload retirement plan contribution data, respond to tax notices as necessary.
• Process bonus payments and other special payrolls upon request.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of payroll experience is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience with payroll software is required; knowledge of ADP is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well‑being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.