Payroll Analyst

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority • Downers Grove, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues. In support of this mission, this incumbent will assist the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator in coordinating the daily operations of the Payroll Division. This position ensures that all payroll needs of the Tollway are met, that good internal control is maintained and that State Comptroller rules are followed. The Payroll Analyst reports directly to the Payroll Administrator as do the other three Payroll Analysts.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent accounting experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of payroll experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent analytical skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with various payroll/financial software programs is desired.
• Knowledge of Kronos Workforce Timekeeper time and attendance, or other automated time and attendance software programs is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator to ensure that all payrolls are processed timely, based on the Comptroller’s Office schedule, and in accordance with all State guidelines.
• Responsible for the preparation of payroll data as assigned by the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator.
• Assists the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator with internal and external audit requests for any Tollway audits, working with these individuals to ensure that all recommendations to increase efficiency are met.
• Familiar with all union contracts and the different provisions of each.
• Assists in all payroll projects including the Direct Deposit Program, Optional Life Insurance Programs, Flexible Spending Plans, Worker’s Compensation and the Kronos Time and Attendance System.
• Assists in all payroll processing as required and in all special projects under the direction of the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator related to the Payroll Division, including, but not limited to the Direct Deposit Program, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and the automated Kronos Time and Attendance Program.
• Assists in evaluating and implementing information communicated through payroll bulletins from the Comptroller’s Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree