Sr Payroll Reconciliation Analyst
Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Minneapolis, MN
•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite
About The Position
This Sr Payroll Reconciliation Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records by validating payroll data against source documents. They identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with tax laws and labor regulations. This role requires strong payroll expertise along with a solid accounting foundation to ensure precision, compliance, and alignment with broader financial operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
- 2+ years of accounting experience or strong accounting knowledge.
- Experience with payroll systems (UKG, SAP).
- Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to reconcile and interpret financial data.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Systematically compare payroll outputs (earnings, taxes, benefits, deductions) against HR inputs and time-and-attendance records before finalizing transmission.
- Reconcile payroll liability accounts, tax deposits, garnishments, and benefits against general ledger entries.
- Establish and enforce strict payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls (such as SOX compliance) to prevent errors and fraudulent activities.
- Partner with HR and accounting to ensure payroll data flows seamlessly and aligns with overall business objectives.
- Manage and configure payroll and timekeeping software (e.g., UKG) to align pay cycles and deduction structures.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Remain current on existing and new payroll guidelines, processes, or any legislation impacting payroll.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- life and disability insurance
- 401k participation
- paid holidays
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
