Temporary Payroll Analyst: Precise Pay & Compliance

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 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