Payroll Analyst

Location - Florida, USA

An Entry-Level Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations by reviewing employee payroll data, validating time and attendance records, assisting with payroll processing, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate payroll documentation. The role works closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and Payroll teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Assist with weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll processing for employees while ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Review employee timesheets, attendance, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and payroll adjustments before payroll processing.
• Perform payroll data validation and reconciliation to identify missing, duplicate, or incorrect transactions.
• Maintain employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, direct deposits, and tax-related updates
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• Use Microsoft Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and basic formulas to analyze and reconcile payroll data.
• Support payroll processing using systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP Success Factors, or Oracle HCM
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• Assist with reviewing payroll taxes, benefits deductions, garnishments, and other employee deductions
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• Support month-end and year-end payroll reconciliation and preparation of payroll reports.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation according to company policies and data confidentiality requirements
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• Prepare recurring reports related to payroll expenses, headcount, overtime, deductions, and employee compensation
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• Follow established payroll procedures, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations
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Payroll: Payroll Processing, Payroll Reconciliation, Time & Attendance, Payroll Adjustments, Deductions, Employee Records

Payroll/HR Systems: ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP Success Factors, Oracle HCM, or similar systems

Finance & Accounting: Basic Accounting, General Ledger understanding, Payroll Expenses, Reconciliation

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Communication, Time Management

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  , Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Commerce, or a related field is preferred.
• Candidates with an Associate degree plus relevant payroll, accounting, HR, or finance experience may also be considered.