Sr Payroll Reconciliation Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

This Sr Payroll Reconciliation Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of the organizations financial records by validating payroll data against source documents.  They identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with tax laws and labor regulations. This role requires strong payroll expertise along with a solid accounting foundation to ensure precision compliance and alignment with broader financial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Systematically compare payroll outputs (earnings taxes benefits deductions) against HR inputs and time-and-attendance records before finalizing transmission.
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts tax deposits garnishments and benefits against general ledger entries.
• Establish and enforce strict payroll policies procedures and internal controls (such as SOX compliance) to prevent errors and fraudulent activities.
• Partner with HR and accounting to ensure payroll data flows seamlessly and aligns with overall business objectives.
• Manage and configure payroll and timekeeping software (e.g. UKG) to align pay cycles and deduction structures.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Remain current on existing and new payroll guidelines processes or any legislation impacting payroll. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers handle or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field.
• 5 years of payroll experience including multi-state payroll processing.
• 2 years of accounting experience or strong accounting knowledge.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems (UKG SAP).
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to reconcile and interpret financial data.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $80000- $100000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time