What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst position at Flow Control Group?
About Flow Control Group
Our Company:
Flow Control Group (FCG) is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for the flow control, fluid handling and process and industrial automation sectors. With 160 locations throughout North America, FCG is a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 50 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees. FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.
Our Team:
With a culture of service, FCG is also dedicated to employee engagement and the employee experience as a key driver in building stronger businesses. FCG has an in-house learning and development department committed to world class employee education. FCG and the brands that make up our organization encourage and support our employees to volunteer and support non-profits and community programs. FCG also allows employees to take part in ownership by granting the opportunity to participate in any equity return. While we are many companies, at FCG, we are truly one team!
Summary
The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the analysis and audit of payroll processing, reporting for payroll taxes, accounting analysis and other strategic planning activities of an 1,800 employee full cycle. The Payroll Analyst will operate in a timely, accurate and service orientated manner. The Payroll Analyst will be based in Charlotte, NC.
Essential Functions
- Payroll processing, auditing, and reporting – Ensure all mandatory state multi-worksite wage reporting is completed and submitted timely.
- Provide various reports and ad-hoc data requests to Accounting; Human Resources; Tax and Finance as needed.
- Payroll system and data uploads/feeds – Perform assessments of internal controls and work with the Payroll Supervisor and Vice President of HR to increase compliance by developing process improvement recommendations.
- Month-end close process and reporting – Ensure accuracy and 100% completion of items on month-end checklist.
- Ensure the processing of new hires, changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations is accurate and timely in payroll system
- Support Management and employees as customers, and function as a liaison with colleagues in HR, Accounting etc. in a team environment
- Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
- Stay current on state and federal tax and other regulatory changes with impact on payroll operations
- Audit W-4s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc.
- Communicate actively with Operations, HR, and Accounting to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing
- Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with company policy
- Responsible for creating continuity documentation on payroll processes and training
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Required Education and Experience
Ability to comfortably work in a high-volume environment.
- At least 5 years' experience processing multi-state payroll
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or comparable experience
- Experience on payroll tax at federal, state, and local levels
- Experience using Paycor products
- Salesforce experience a plus
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Attention to detail to ensure all tasks are completed
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- System/process literacy
- High sense of urgency
- Computer savvy - Excel, Power Point and Word
- Able to work flexible hours
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Flow Control Group and its family of brand companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Flow Control Group is a drug-free workplace.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
No agencies please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Flow Control Group from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Flow Control Group mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Flow Control Group employees will be considered Flow Control Group property. Flow Control Group will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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