Payroll Analyst

Company DescriptionA leading global real estate and investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 14 offices in 10 countries and more than 300 employees.  The Company targets attractive risk-adjusted investment returns across a broad range of predominantly real estate equity and debt oriented investment strategies. The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes.Job DescriptionPayroll Analyst – Los Angeles, CAThe Payroll Analyst will prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 350 employees across multiple entities, not limited to just domestic but including international payroll. Duties to also include, but not be limited to: deducting garnishments, maintaining vacation/sick/personal accruals, preparing journal entries, etc.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple entitiesProcess employee and benefit deduction changes within ADP Workforce now /Payroll systemReview in detail all changes and transactions before and after payroll is transmittedPrepare payroll journal entriesDesign and/or prepare various statistical summaries and reports for management utilizing excel & ADP Workforce NowPrepare final checks and assist with exit interview process and proceduresKeep abreast of international, federal and multi-state lawsAssist with special ad-hoc reports, department and compliance audits as neededAssist with Year-end bonus processAssist with OSHA and EEO-1 filingsProvide timely follow-up regarding employees questionsAssist with special research projectsActively participate in departmental staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as neededAccrual CalculationsPerform quality control on employee filesQualifications:Minimum of 4 year of experience processing payrollMinimum of 2 years of experience working with accounting in a corporate environmentHuman Resources experience in a corporate environment preferredExperience with ADP Workforce Now a MUSTCPP Certification is a plusPrior experience with HRIS databaseKnowledge of multi-state and international payrollProficient with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OutlookSuperb accuracy and attention to detailExcellent organizational skillsWe are seeking qualified candidates available to start immediately.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.