Payroll Analyst

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 14, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Fast growing clinical-stage life sciences company is looking for a sharp Payroll Specialist/Analyst to join the team! The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurately and timely processing payroll through ADP Workforce Now. The candidate will be the primary payroll contact and handle all payroll related matters. The candidate will also help with ad hoc projects as needed. Responsibilities:---Complete end to end ownership of processing complex semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.---Processing equity, multi-state payroll and LOAs.---Ensure new state payroll tax registrations and garnishment are complete in collaboration with ADP.---Preparation of payroll in a public company environment with controls.---Collaborate and partner with HR on payroll related matters.---Analyze payroll and benefits related accounts for unusual trends to ensure accurate reporting.---Prepares compensation and benefit information to support the proxy and tax provision.---Reviews and reconciles quarterly and annual, federal, and state, payroll tax returns, and form W-2s.---Participation in process improvements, financial system enhancements and special projects as needed.---Prepares information required to complete the 401(k) audit and the workers compensation insurance audit.---Assistance with keeping employee accounts accurate and updated between various systems such as Etrade, Coupa and Smartsheet.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred5+ years of experience in payrollPast experience with multi-state payroll for 10+ statesPast experience processing payroll for 500+ employeesPublic company experience and stocks/RSU experience required. Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred.Advanced Excel required (pivot table/vlookups)Recent experience with ADP Workforce Now required (within last 2 positions)Working knowledge and research capability of applicable local, state and federal law pertinent to benefits administration.Fantastic attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines About Aston Carter: Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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