Sr. Payroll Analyst (Hybrid)

Location: Princeton
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Senior Payroll Analyst Location: Princeton NJ (3 days in the Princeton office, 2 days WFH) Duration: 6 months contract Responsibilities 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 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 (ie vlookup, sumif, pivot tables, etc) W-2 preparation / validation Multi-state/local tax jurisdiction experience General ledger background Skills / Qualifications: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

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