Payroll Analyst
New York, New York • $80,000-$90,000
About the Company:
Our client is a global alternative asset manager with over $30 billion in AUM specializing in credit, real estate, and multi-strategy investing. The firm uses a research-driven approach to actively deploy capital across complex markets with an emphasis on risk-adjusted returns. The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of employee compensation, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and other payroll-related tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the accounting team to ensure accurate journal entries related to payroll including labor costs, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions
- Assist in reconciling payroll expenses to the general ledger
- Process payroll on a semi-monthly and monthly basis for employees globally
- Ensure compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local laws
- Maintain and update employee payroll records in system
- Assist with year-end payroll tasks including W-2 preparation and reconciliation while ensuring compliance with federal and state reporting requirements
- Serve as the point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-4 years of experience in payroll
- Experience with Workday payroll system required
- Experience with reconciling payroll to the general ledger
- Strong Excel skills
Salary Range:
$80,000-$90,000
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