Senior Payroll Analyst

Stefanini Group is hiring!Stefanini is looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst for Princeton, NJ (Hybrid role).W2 candidates only! US Citizens and Permanent Residents are highly preferred!This position is hybrid- 3 days in the Princeton office, 2 days WFHResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Develop full understanding of the inputs and outputs of payroll cycles.Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, analyzing and entering data utilizing the UKG Pro payroll system in accordance with policy and procedures.401k Reconciliation / Funding.Equity Vesting.Relocation Processing.Effectively manage entire General Ledger processing, reconciliation and SAP interface.Reporting to Finance / Accounting.Audit / SOX Compliance.Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting.Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and have knowledge of what data and calculations are required in assigned areas.Ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of information.Collaborate with payroll colleagues as well as other business areas, including Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, Finance and Technology.Year End W-2 processing.Balance sheet account reconciliation support.Provide analysis and reporting as required and assigned by management.Provide customer service by responding to employee questions and requests.5+ years payroll experience.UKG/UltiPro experience is a plus but not required.Strong accounting knowledge; Reconciliations, Journal Entries.Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws.Strong analytical skills; Solve unique, complex problems; Make basic decisions, escalating items where applicable.Communicate clearly and effectively.Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Excel.Detail orientated, organized, accountable for accuracy and meeting deadlines.Must be a team player to blend individual tasks / processes to achieve group objectives.Experience with multi-state and Canadian payroll compliance.Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation.Must Have:Large company payroll experience.Large Payroll software experience (UltiPro/UKG, ADP, etc. - not QuickBooks).Self Starter.Analytical thinker.Strong overall payroll knowledge (gross to net, taxation).Excel skills (i.e. VLOOKUP, sumif, pivot tables, etc.).W-2 preparation / validation.Multi-state/local tax jurisdiction experience.General ledger background.Must NOT Have:Not a job hopper every 2-4 months. We have potential to hire full time and are looking for longevity.Limited payroll processing (such as only collection of data). Not involved in the total start to finish payroll process.Inconsistent job history (i.e. payroll clerk, customer service rep., substitute history teacher, IT developer).

Created: 2025-03-03