Payroll Analyst II

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst II to support our HR Systems & Payroll (HRSP) team. You will handle payroll administration, data verification, and client service for multiple clients from our Dallas office.

The role requires 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with payroll software (ADP preferred). Equal opportunity employer; health and retirement benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Three years of payroll experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with payroll software; ADP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationship with clients.
• Input, verify and transmit payroll data for clients.
• Update payroll system for 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 uploads, retirement plan contributions, and respond to tax notices.
• Process bonus payments and other special payrolls on request.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client relationship

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ADP

Payroll software

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.