Support Specialist

Kforce has a client in Saint Louis, MO that is seeking a Support Specialist. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Responsibilities:

* Engage and support all US Business Partners for their payroll calculation and processing needs

* Perform critical payroll processes, obligatory payouts, and bonus calculations for employees

* Routinely meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines

* Work with continuous improvement mindset to proactively identify process improvements and resolution of issues

* Conduct special analysis as required to provide understanding of business or financial performance to improve performance or open gaps

* Prepare and present reports to business managers to illustrate results of analysis and recommended actions

* Perform complex transactional responsibilities within assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, data and account analysis and variance reporting

* Requires flexibility to meet critical deadlines - will include some holiday support
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

* 2-3 years of business/financial/payroll experience

* 2-3 years of business analytics and financial reporting

* 2+ years of experience handling complex problems and determining action plans

* A commitment to finding innovative ways to continually improve processes

* A relentless drive to provide excellent customer service

* Ability to understand employment contracts and manage critical deadlines

* Flexible work habits and ability to adapt to critical work demands

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent verbal, written and communication skills

* Experienced with workplace systems: SAP, Workday, Kronos, Dayforce, etc.