Payroll Analyst II

RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client with Kforce is seeking a Payroll Analyst II to join their team in Cincinnati, OH. This is a hybrid opportunity with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.

Duties Include:
* Performs a variety of accounting functions in preparation, distribution and reporting of payroll ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations
* Balances bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll ledger, research exception items and takes corrective action
* Reconciles all tax and unemployment liability accounts to the general ledger and investigates variances
* Prepares monthly/quarterly payroll tax reporting and researches and resolves payroll/tax reporting issues
* Assists with preparation of quarterly payroll tax reporting and researches and resolves payroll/tax reporting issues
* Works closely with technical departments to implement process improvements, test system changes and lead special projects within the payroll department
* Serves as liaison to employees and payroll associates to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company-specific pay policies
* Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by department, location, country, etc.
* Interprets pay policies (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to various accounts correctly
* Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
* Needs to have Tax, ADP, and Workday payroll experience
* Broad knowledge of payroll principles, practices, processes and procedures
* Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect payroll
* Knowledgeable in the use and administration of payroll systems Workday
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent analytical, organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, team-building and time management skills
* Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments concurrently
* Ability to work under pressure of deadlines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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