Payroll Analyst

Asbury Automotive•Sandy Springs, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the oversight of the payroll general ledger process. Primarily responsible for all payroll accounting related items to ensure accurate and timely funding of payroll and payroll taxes for all associates. Works with dealership personnel and the corporate accounting team to validate that payroll information is correct and posted properly. Audits various payroll changes and system controls to ensure the payroll department is following company policy and to certify all data and processing is compliant with key controls.

Requirements

Keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
High level of proficiency with HCM’s such as UKG and Ceridian
Experience with payroll general ledger, payroll tax accounting, 401k and HSA files and banking
Ability to communicate audit results clearly and concisely to Department Head
Expert level in excel
Minimum 5 years in an Accounting/GL role
Bachelor’s Degree Required

Responsibilities

Maintains and create GL posting rules and setups in the HCM
Reconciles bank and GL Balance Sheet accounts throughout the month
Reviews Employee Changes semi-monthly to verify all changes are supported with proper documentation
Reviews and approves payroll GLs for each Platform including the corporate office
Analyzes monthly reporting and work with Corp Finance Department through reconciliations
Works with the Controllers with any GL issues, changes, or concerns
Prepares Escheatment files for Tax department to send to state
Manages reversals and adjustments and work with payroll team and GL team to post correctly
Reconciles various payroll and inter-company accounts
Setup and maintains HSA and 401k wires
Imports and exports 401k contribution and feedback files
Prepares backup to initiate stop payments and reversals through bank
Prepares entries for direct deposit returns, voids, refunds, bank posting errors
Maintains a solid understanding of general ledger rules and payroll accounting
Follows payroll accounting standards
Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid holidays & paid time off
Paid training
Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)
medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
Paid Parental Leave
Health savings
Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
Short-term and Long-term disability plans
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
401k with company match
Pet Insurance
Digital career path tool to assist with career development
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Technician Student loan relief resources
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
Scholarship awards
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
Employee referral program with bonus opportunities