Financial Analyst, Pay Services

NASCAR•Daytona Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

NASCAR is seeking a Financial Analyst, Pay Services to support payroll accounting, financial reporting, and salary and benefit planning. The role partners with Finance, Payroll, and Benefits to maintain accurate financial records, turn data into actionable insights, and improve processes. It is based in Daytona Beach, Florida. The analyst supports payroll and benefits accounting, budgeting and forecasting, audits, reporting, and related projects. The position also provides backup support for day-to-day payroll operations as needed. Occasional travel of less than 5% is expected. NASCAR offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
1–3 years of finance or related experience in a midsize to large organization.
Payroll experience.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience creating and maintaining reports in business reporting systems.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and technical information.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial findings to leaders and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel occasionally; less than 5% travel is expected.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday and Adaptive Planning.

Responsibilities

Reconcile payroll bank, benefit, liability, and tax accounts; investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
Prepare payroll journal entries and support month-end close in accordance with internal policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Partner with Finance to maintain accurate general ledger mappings and payroll accounting interfaces.
Support salary and benefit budgets and forecasts using Workday and Adaptive Planning, including data transfers, trend analysis, and projections.
Analyze salary and benefit expenses against budgets and forecasts, and create reports to help leaders understand variances and opportunities for improvement.
Perform quarterly 401(k) participation and deferral audits, coordinate corrections, and support the annual plan audit.
Provide data and documentation for corporate tax reporting, workers’ compensation audits, census requests, and other audits.
Create standard and ad hoc reports and support special projects for Payroll, Benefits, and Human Resources.
Help improve processes and develop training materials for reporting tools, Workday, and Adaptive Planning.
Provide backup support for day-to-day payroll operations as needed.