Payroll Analyst II

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description At Fisher BioServices, we specialize in the management of critical biological materials in support for the advancement of cell therapy, high value biologics, and population-based public health research. We provide customized end-to-end chain of custody solutions for our large pharmaceutical clients and partners in academia and government, ensuring the integrity and efficacy of their valued material from the manufacturer to the bedside. Fisher BioServices is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and member of the Clinical Trials Division. To learn more please visit www.fisherbioservices.com. Position Summary: The Payroll Analyst reports directly to the Accounting Manager and ensures timely and efficient processing of payroll. The Payroll Analyst will ensure the proper mapping of payroll to the ledger and also propose improvements to existing processes. Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities: Partner with managers to ensure proper timekeeping in both Workday and Time Management Responsibility for integrity of the payroll processing in Workday and Time Management. Ensuring payroll is processed timely and issues are escalated to the proper groups for resolution. Partner directly with the Corporate Payroll, Colleague Services Center, HR to support employees as necessary. New hire orientation training for timekeeping within Workday and Time Management as needed. Audit support as needed for both Commercial and Government audits. Support investigations and analysis to determine the root cause of payroll problems and communicate effectively. Work closely with management and accounting for payroll accounting entries, reports, and resolving discrepancies. Ability to organize and prioritize work under tight time constraints. Participate in improvement projects related to payroll processes. Support internal control standards and self-audit processes related to all aspects of payroll. Participate in business or functional projects as required. Ability to reconcile payroll files to general ledger as well as map payroll files to general ledger. . Education/ Experience: Accounting or Finance degree preferred. Requires 2+ years of Payroll related experience / 2+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance Proficient in Microsoft Excel Requires understanding of connection between business processes and accounting processes. Certificates and/ or Licenses: None Work Schedule: 8AM to 5PM core hours with additional hours as required. May be required to work non-traditional work week/hours. Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to use a computer up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to travel to local sites as needed. Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $59,400.00–$89,100.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. 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