Senior Payroll Analyst

Overview

The Senior Payroll Analyst will help administer the payment and reporting of wages, including taxes and other deductions, maintenance of time and attendance records, and paid time off balances in accordance with organizational policies, collective bargaining agreements and governmental regulations. They will process changes to employee master records in ADP, calculate special payments, reconcile payroll registers, process 3rd party payments, and distribute various reports and checks to both employees and sites.

This person will also be responsible for creating report parameters in ADP, running reports, analyzing data and troubleshooting any discrepancies. Experience with automated payroll systems is required; ADP experience is preferred. Windows and MS Office capability is required.

• Upgrade and maintenance of the payroll in-house databases.
• Work closely with both management and the payroll representatives to identify and address the changing needs of the department.
• Formulate recommendations for improvement and implement changes into the system, analyzing the post-implementation results.
• Inform payroll staff of easier, quicker, and more accurate methods of processing available for their use.
• Lead the creation of multiple data files in ADP and the process of transferring the information to the databases.
• Create macros in Excel and train staff in their use for the weekly import of information.
• Responsible for the integrity of data by performing post-import reconciliation of all data to ensure accurate reporting for management’s use.
• Import of the IDOC from SAP to ADP.

• Strong knowledge of current payroll compliance procedures and laws.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with keen analytic skills.
• Strong ability to multitask and plan for strict deadlines.
• Keen troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Strong knowledge of automated payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of NYPA and Canal policies and Union contracts.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and ADP Vantage.

• Associate's Degree in a business-relevant field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of business-related payroll experience.

Limited travel (about 10%) required primarily to our generating facilities.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $66,000 - $91,300. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them.

We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility