PAYROLL ANALYST

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Payroll Analyst.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for multiple areas of the organization's payroll functions to include reporting, compliance, and other related payroll functions.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing reports and forecasts for senior management
• Ensuring compliance with all compensation and tax regulations
• Process Weekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly non-exempt and exempt payrolls employees using multiple company codes.
• Review and balance payrolls before and after they have been processed. Validate confirmed reports.
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll.
• Keep informed of regulations, interpretations and practices pertaining to the payroll accounting function.
• Follow policies and procedures; develop and/or recommend new or revised procedures for improving the overall efficiency of the payroll department. Document all Payroll related Processes.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of periodic/special reports for government agencies, tax authorities, insurance companies, industry associations, and other units of the Company as required.
• Respond to various audit and tax agency queries and requests.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transaction will be processed accurately and timely.
• Run reports from time & attendance system and payroll system.
• Process accurately employee pay for items including special payments and retro payments.
• Researches, analyzes and resolves payroll related problems or questions by collecting and analyzing information.
• Communicate with employees and other departments to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Maintains employees’ confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Solid computer skills with a proficiency in Excel a must; experience with V-lookup and pivot tables a plus.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• High school diploma required;  Bachelor's degree in Accounting is a plus
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize all necessary software programs.
• Ability to multi-task, and work under tight deadlines with flexibility.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Attention to detail, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, ability to take initiative, as well as excellent time management and prioritization abilities is required.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ashley Furniture HomeStore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.