Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cuttingedge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and usercentered design we create innovative software solutions for complex realworld problems.
RII is looking for a committed Senior Payroll Analyst to join our Finance team to solve unique challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. The Senior Payroll Analyst will report to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for all payroll activities including semimonthly and outofcycle payroll processing.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Collects employee time information from electronic timesheets review and reconcile for accuracy and completeness and follow up on missing or unapproved timesheets
Processes semimonthly payroll and submit funds transfers to employee accounts
Processes payroll journal entries to support monthly general ledger closing cycles
Processes monthly quarterly and annual payroll tax withholding and payments (including filing returns on Forms 941 W2 etc.)
Comply with payroll processing for garnishments statutory and benefits deductions and leave payouts
Ensure compliance with Federal and State and local payroll regulations including benefit deductions and leave policies
Processes international payroll including collection of international timesheets and recording them accordingly
Assists employees with timesheet and payroll questions and issues
Ensure employee setups in Unanet are complete and accurate
Assist in monthly reconciliation of payroll GL Accounts
Participates in special payroll or accounting projects as assigned
Support various financial and tax audits or reviews by preparing deliverables and responding to inquiries and resolving issues
Support management by interpreting and applying payroll laws policies and procedures to resolve payroll issues.
Communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels HR finance departments and external agencies.
Develop maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and internal controls; ensure that policies and controls keep pace with the growth that RII is experiencing
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
A minimum of 25 years of relevant experience working on Payroll Systems (Paylocity ADP etc.)
Five (5) years of experience processing full cycle payroll in a multistate environment
Payroll certification (Certified Payroll Professional CPP) required
Demonstrate strong knowledge and familiarity with the latest States and Local employee regulations and changes
Ability to confidently interact with the senior management team providing appropriate insight and guidance on payroll matters
Experience with prevalent industry tools such as Unanet and similar ERP systems required
Demonstration of critical analytical and creative thinking and problem solving
Experience in the government contracting industry including labor benefits payroll taxes and other cost recognition accounting practices
Ability to work in a fastpaced ambiguous environment with multiple initiatives and changing priorities
EVEN BETTER
HRIS/payroll system implementation experience
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At RII we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics disability status protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
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