Job Summary:
The Payroll Analyst III will work in the Sonic Shared Services Center and be responsible for daily operational tasks relating to the payroll GL and payroll audit of Semi-monthly Biweekly and Weekly payrolls for Sonic Automotive and EchoPark teammates. This position may also be responsible for project work and/or payroll tax work as deemed appropriate by the Payroll Management Team.
Responsibilities include:
GL Reconciliation-Reconcile payroll related accounts to the general ledger ensuring accuracy before posting
Journal Entries & Accruals- Prepare analyze and submit timely journal entries and accruals for payroll month-end/year-end closing procedures identifying and resolving anomalies in payroll data
Audit Support- Maintain payroll records and documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements
Operational support- Partner with Payroll IS to resolve data discrepancies and provide ongoing support for Payroll operations Assist with functional testings with UKG including regular maintenance upgrades and patches to ensure system integrity
Execute SOPs relating to Payroll operations and all related activities including any applicable reconciliations.
Execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant processes procedures and controls for all payroll-related processes.
Build relationships with internal partners (human resources finance benefits and operations) to ensure SLAs/expectations are being met and to identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes.
Play a leading role in all payroll related projects.
Work to establish payroll best practices including automation of manual processes.
Develop new or modify existing policies to increase productivity and optimize efficiency.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors or Associate degree is highly desirable or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a CPP. Candidates must be intermediate in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint. Candidates must have excellent communication skills.
Desired Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in payroll processing. Candidates should have experience in administering payroll which includes in depth research skills and knowledge. Candidates should have thorough knowledge of payroll best-in- industry practices. Candidate should have a thorough knowledge of how payroll feeds to the financial statements. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization. Candidates must be detail oriented results oriented and have an ability to think strategically.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on a quest to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. Our Company culture thrives on creating, innovating, and providing industry-leading guest experiences ... View more