Payroll Analyst, Senior - ( 2026-2027) Finance

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Job Title:

Payroll Analyst, Senior - ( ) Finance

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit:
Payroll )

Site:
Davis Center (0001)

FTE 1.0; 40 hours/week
; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:
MACA(02)

Functional Area:

Administrative

Salary Range: $

Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Under general supervision, perform general ledger analysis of payroll liability accounts and third party vendors; provide technical and functional support for all payroll operations including initiating and reviewing reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy of the following: payroll simulations, wage reports, bank and vendor transactions; responsible for payroll taxes, tax audit compliance and tax updates; support the Payroll Manager in oversight of successful Payroll Department operations.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure federal and state payroll regulations are enforced. Assist payroll staff in interpreting, and applying payroll and benefit laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; answer inquiries from internal and external clients, resolves problems and recommends solutions; refers employees to other appropriate resources as necessary.
• Assist in high level monitoring and auditing of hourly time to detect delays or system issues that may compromise the ability to process payroll.
• Reconcile and balance payroll and benefit data for monthly payroll general ledger closing.
• Review and analyze salary and benefits for accuracy. Calculate and verify retroactive salary data. Perform random audits and data analysis testing on payroll time entries.
• Assist Payroll Manager with quarterly and annual tax reports including 941’s and W-2’s. Pay Biweekly Federal and State taxes. Assist in coordinating year end balancing.
• Collaborate with Finance team to analyze payroll processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and research alternatives to resolve critical payroll issues.
• In collaboration with internal departments, prepare, balance, and submit 3rd party vendor files.
• Collect payroll data and information for statistical analysis. Responsible for ongoing analysis of payroll data for budgeting. Create ad hoc reports as requested for research data projects.
• Participates in and/or leads various special projects as identified by the payroll manager in support of Human Resource and Finance initiatives.
• Assist the payroll manager in oversight of daily payroll operations. Assist manager on annual financial audits, including preparation of payroll liability account reconciliations.
• Effectively communicates with other district departments, vendors, and government agencies in regard to payroll related operations.
• Provide customer services; respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve the requests by researching files and records within the scope of authority; update, retrieve and release information according to procedures; refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS…