Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted

02-25-2026

Sector

Accounting and Finance

Work Type

Direct Hire

Reference

67624

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
  • Fortune 500 B2C company
  • Strong, established business model with consistent growth
  • New acquisitions with high-profile brands including Harley-Davidson, Sea-Doo, Polaris, Kawasaki, and more
  • A company that focuses on being involved and giving back to the community

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
  • Strong, tenured leadership with a clear vision and strategy — work under executives with experience at Harley-Davidson, The Cleveland Browns, Mazda, and more
  • Significant professional growth opportunities and direct involvement with the C-suite
  • Competitive compensation plan with comprehensive benefits — medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k) match, PTO

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
  • 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                                                                  
  • Partner with Payroll IS to resolve data discrepancies and provide ongoing support for Payroll operations     
  • Assist with functional testing with UKG; 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 SLA’s/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

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in payroll processing and experience in administering payroll which includes in depth research skills and knowledge
  • Knowledge of payroll "best-in- industry" practices and how payroll feeds to the financial statements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of operating effectively within a shared services environment                                                                                                              
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