Lead Payroll Analyst

SBM Offshore•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Ensure payroll processes and reviews comply with established internal controls and regulatory requirements. Supports audit requests, documents payroll procedures, and contributes to continuous process improvement initiatives. Handles complex payroll matters with professionalism and exercises sound judgment in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 3-5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Multi-state payroll experience

Nice To Haves

CPP or FPC Preferred
May be required to have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Serves as a primary payroll systems subject matter expert, with advanced knowledge of Workday Payroll highly desirable
Reviews and approves complex payroll transactions including banking changes, MPFs, retroactive adjustments, TORs, terminations, and other monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll activities
Supports payroll reconciliations, including general ledger reporting and bank/account reconciliation inquiries
Audits payroll results within Workday to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational integrity
Interprets company policies, union agreements, and federal/state regulations affecting payroll procedures
Partners with HR, HRIS, and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and operational readiness
Provides payroll-related information to employees, supervisors, outside agencies, and internal or external auditors as required
Works under pressure on multiple concurrent tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Responsible for G/L reporting, bank and account reconciliation inquiries
Primary payroll systems expert and resource for the department
Provides information as requested to employees, supervisors, outside agencies, internal and external auditors, or other agencies