Payroll Analyst

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the oversight of the payroll general ledger process. Primarily responsible for all payroll accounting related items to ensure accurate and timely funding of payroll and payroll taxes for all associates. Works with dealership personnel and the corporate accounting team to validate that payroll information is correct and posted properly.  Audits various payroll changes and system controls to ensure the payroll department is following company policy and to certify all data and processing is compliant with key controls.

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintains and create GL posting rules and setups in the HCM

Reconciles bank and GL Balance Sheet accounts throughout the month

Reviews Employee Changes semi-monthly to verify all changes are supported with proper documentation

Reviews and approves payroll GLs for each Platform including the corporate office

Analyzes monthly reporting and work with Corp Finance Department through reconciliations

Works with the Controllers with any GL issues, changes, or concerns

Prepares Escheatment files for Tax department to send to state

Manages reversals and adjustments and work with payroll team and GL team to post correctly

Reconciles various payroll and inter-company accounts

Setup and maintains HSA and 401k wires

Imports and exports 401k contribution and feedback files

Prepares backup to initiate stop payments and reversals through bank

Prepares entries for direct deposit returns, voids, refunds, bank posting errors

Maintains a solid understanding of general ledger rules and payroll accounting

Follows payroll accounting standards

Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization

Education & Experience

Keen attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

High level of proficiency with HCM’s such as UKG and Ceridian

Experience with payroll general ledger, payroll tax accounting, 401k and HSA files and banking

Ability to communicate audit results clearly and concisely to Department Head

Expert level in excel

Minimum 5 years in an Accounting/GL role

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Pay and Recognition: 

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off 
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match 
• Paid training 
• Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible

Insurance / Retirement: 

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans 
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave) 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Health savings 
• Flex spending accounts (tax free) 
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans 
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term) 
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development: 

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development 
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System 

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages: 

• Student loan relief resources 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs 
• Scholarship awards 
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours 
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

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