Temporary Payroll Analyst

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Local College is seeking a Temporary Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll processing. You will review timesheets, maintain records, and assist with payroll transactions while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, solid organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. You will maintain confidentiality and learn new processes while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 4 years in finance/payroll, or BA with 2 years, or higher.
• Experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews timesheets and attendance for accuracy and corrects discrepancies.
• Computes and verifies wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
• Reviews payroll calculations for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
• Reviews and verifies payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
• Records and maintains employee records and payroll transactions; prepares statements of earnings, taxes and deductions.
• Issues and distributes paychecks and supports timely payroll processing.
• Answers payroll questions and resolves issues professionally.
• Conducts payroll audits and prepares detailed reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Assists with payroll calendars and documents procedures to improve payroll processes.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of payroll information.

Skills

Excel

Word processing

Email

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree + 4y experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2y experience

Master’s degree

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Local college is seeking a Temporary Payroll Analyst. The Temporary Payroll Analyst supports accurate and timely payroll processing by reviewing payroll data, maintaining payroll records, assisting with payroll transactions, and providing excellent customer service. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role depends on effective communication, sound judgment, adaptability, commitment to confidentiality, and a willingness to learn new processes and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews timesheets and attendance records for accuracy and promptly corrects discrepancies.
• Computes and verifies employee wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
• Reviews payroll calculations for accuracy and compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.
• Reviews and verifies payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.
• Records and maintains employee records and payroll transactions, and prepares statements of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Issues and distributes paychecks and supports the timely completion of payroll processing.
• Answers payroll questions and resolves issues in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Conducts payroll audits and prepares detailed reports for management and auditing purposes.
• Assists with payroll calendars and documents procedures to improve and streamline payroll processes.
• Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of payroll information and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree and four years of finance, business, payroll, or related experience; bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or master's degree.
• Experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Payroll experience in higher education.
• Advanced Excel experience
• Familiarity with federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, payroll systems, and database software.