Payroll Analyst; Charlotte, NC

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If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider,
come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Payroll Analyst
, you’ll be responsible for the analysis and audit of payroll processing, reporting for payroll taxes, accounting analysis and other strategic planning activities. You’ll be our team expert in system management and monitoring. We’ll provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You can always expect to be supported by a dedicated management team that will help you achieve your career goals and development.

This role is hybrid in Charlotte, NC

• Payroll Processing, Auditing and Reporting - ensure all mandatory state multi-worksite wage reporting is completed and submitted timely
• Compliance – ensure payroll processes and payments meet federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations, create reports to proactively identify and resolve concerns
• Provide reports to Accounting; HR;
  Tax and Finance monthly and as needed
• Payroll system and data uploads/feeds - perform assessments of internal controls and work with Management to increase compliance by developing process improvement ideas
• Union Compliance - pull and compile monthly employee data; submit monthly reports and remit required payments
• Month-end close process and reporting - ensure accuracy and 100% completion of items on month-end checklist
• Provide quarterly PTO reports to General Accounting complete with analysis of variances and the journal entry to load into Lawson to correct the variance
• Provide year-end forfeitures and carryover balances
• Payroll cash account and reconciliations - perform weekly review and matching of payroll cash items
• Research non-matching items and provide necessary journal entries to clear amounts
• Other duties assigned as needed

• Bachelor’s degree required, or commensurate experience
• 5+ years of Payroll experience with emphasis in Payroll Accounting and Payroll Tax
• Workday experience strongly preferred
• Multi-state full cycle payroll experience in high volume fast paced environment
• Canadian and union payroll experience a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• System/process literacy

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund ()
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture ()

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings () here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email  for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.