Payroll Analyst-Union City

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Fremont, CA

8h•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and that expenses are posting accurately to the general ledger. As well as ensuring the day-to-day operational activities are being performed by the standards and processes that have been defined.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience performing manual journal entries and calculations.
Familiarity with the Kronos timekeeping system & SAP payroll system
Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
In house payroll systems experience with a high volume of employees

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze payroll data to maintain payroll records including journal entries, month-end close procedures, and general ledger coding
Balance payroll runs, produce federal, state, and local tax payments, and answer employee questions and troubleshoot issues
Verify and reconcile accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings related to payroll(s)
Complete monthly and yearly variance analysis and corresponding audits
Maintain electronic/manual timesheets for backup recordkeeping
Compute withholding, and deductions associated with net earnings (i.e. vacation benefits and 401(k))
Review computed wages and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll(s) (weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
Submit accurate payroll data to corporate partners for processing
Work with corporate partners to troubleshoot payroll errors and SAP software system data entry anomalies
Review computed hours/wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll(s) (bi-weekly)
Process all additional pay types, including external commissions, bonuses, incentives, variable compensation, and repayments
Provide wage analysis to management to assist in position and headcount reporting
Provide training to leadership personnel on Kronos timekeeping management as needed
Provide benefit program assistance to employees
Recommend changes in Payroll policies and procedures to continue to improve inefficiencies with the department
Perform other job-related duties as assigned