Payroll Analyst

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

Payroll Analyst

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) helps the world price and manage risk. We pride ourselves on our strong values, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our culture is highly collaborative across traders, quants, technologists and development teams who work together to solve the toughest problems our markets have to offer. We strive to make a positive impact on our industry, the lives of our employees, and the communities to which we belong.

Are you a hands-on payroll professional with keen attention to detail who thrives at critical thinking and problem solving? We are looking for a motivated and analytical individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills to join our Payroll Team! As a Payroll Analyst, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing, reporting, and support for all payroll related functions. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, are essential for this role.

You'll play a key role in maintaining the policies and procedures to ensure seamless information flow between Human Capital Management, Tax, Payroll, and the rest of the Finance team.

Responsibilities

* Prepare and process semi-monthly US payroll for over 600 employees and expats across multiple states

* Review UK and Netherlands monthly payroll, including monthly pension submission and tax payments in coordination with local firms

* Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings for Federal, State and Local agencies

* Monitor and respond to employee and external inquiries with a strong service-oriented approach

* Continuously and proactively implement process improvements and controls to ensure data integrity and minimize errors

* Partner with Accounting and Tax teams for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, audit inquiries and reporting

Qualifications

* At least three years of payroll experience, including direct payroll processing

* Solid understanding of payroll accounting, state and local payroll taxes and compliance requirements

* Top notch communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

* Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization, prioritization and time management skills

* Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with highly confidential information

* Hands-on proficiency with payroll platforms

* Advanced Excel skills

* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

* Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Salary Range

$90,000-$110,000 USD

Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.

Our Benefits

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

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