Payroll Tax, Analyst

Genuine Parts Company•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst provides support for payroll, tax, and accounting areas and is responsible for processing payroll related cash transactions. Will be responsible for preparing monthly accounting functions as well as overseeing the efficient completion of bank related reconciliations according to Genuine Parts Company standards.

Requirements

AS/BS in (Business, Finance, or Accounting)
1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or Bookkeeping.
Knowledge of tax and accounting processes.
Working knowledge of Workday, PeopleSoft, and Excel (mid to expert level).
Excellent job processing.
Proficient problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic, data analysis and presentation skills.
Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner.
An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision.
Established record in managing multiple and competing priorities.
Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Serve as backup to Payroll Tax Analyst as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare manual checks as required and balances bank deposits.
Reconciles ACH debits/credits.
Prepare Insurance, ESC Vendor Bills, Retiree and Cobra Billing Statements, manual bills, and payment posting and Employee/Employer breakdown by vendor.
Prepare journal entries as necessary for banking transactions, corrections, and Month End JE’s.
Respond efficiently and effectively to all correspondence from field customers, employees or 3rd party vendors via phone, email and/or to employee and business partner inquiries through Service Now Case Management System, delivering exceptional customer service.
Work on special projects as assigned including recovering ACH funds not refunded, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries as well as cross train with other team members.
Processes weekly ADP Payroll JE’s.
Responsible for Cash Forecasting and resolves reconciling items through research and initiates adjustments as needed by payroll A/P or GL.
Responsible for Third Party Sick Pay inclusion on W-2’s (YTD).
Reconcile 3rd party benefit provider activity with payroll withholdings.
Newport Deferrals and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Submit Direct Deposit File, Credit Union, HSA (Banking Files), Emergency Relief Fund Funding and Your Cause funding.
Handle Wire & ACH File transfers (401k, ADP Payroll tax, Deferrals, ESPP).
Record and reports paid ACH’s and Manual Checks.
Act as liaison in budget/forecasting process for payroll department expenses.
Advise management on financial performance on a continuous basis, including key trends, comparisons to budget, and proactively suggest alternative approaches.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses to support executive management.
Assist in due diligence during the acquisition phase of transactions to identify and assess potential opportunities.
Research and provide documentation to Management for internal and external auditors.
Audit paperwork to ensure compliance with company document management and retention policies.
Identify and recommends updates to existing vendors, systems, and procedures.
Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with leadership, employees, and other departments.
Assist with current and prior year W-2 requests & W2c’s corrections.
Assists with Year- End Reporting.
Serve as backup to Payroll Tax Analyst as needed.
Perform special projects or other tasks as assigned.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.