Senior Finance Specialist

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Finance Specialist to lead payroll operations for US hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate records and timely processing.

You will maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, balance and reconcile payroll data, and collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve inquiries. This role requires a High School diploma and 3+ years of payroll experience; Workday experience preferred; a strong command of MS Office is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll lifecycle for Oshkosh Corporation and subsidiaries.
• Maintain payroll records and files in compliance with policies.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Balance and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare payroll processing reports for management and external reporting.
• Document business processes and standard work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (CIMS) across payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

SharePoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. The Senior Finance Specialist will provide payroll services in support of the organization’s business objectives. It is essential for this role to provide superior service to internal and external customers; administer US hourly and salaried payrolls; and process and maintain accurate payroll records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the payroll lifecycle for employees of Oshkosh Corporation and its subsidiaries.
• Maintain files, forms, and computer-based records in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Partner with internal and external customers to answer questions on business transaction processing requirements and respond to inquiries; provide support in resolving errors and responding to changes in business requirements.
• Perform defined balancing and reconciliation procedures to ensure transactions have been properly recorded.
• Prepare accurate and timely transaction processing reports for internal management needs and external reporting requirements.
• Maintain standard work instructions to document business transaction process steps.
• Apply Oshkosh Continuous Improvement Management (CIMS) principles and participate in process analysis and improvement projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in payroll.
• Working knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with processing payroll for an organization with over 10,000 employees.
• Experience with payroll taxation.
• Experience with Workday.

Pay Range: $46,300.00 - $71,300.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.