Payroll Analyst from INSPYR Solutions
Houston, TX 77002
About the Job
Title: Payroll Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (100% fully on-site)
Duration: 6+ month contract
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to Work in the US
The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for performing various tasks and procedures necessary to administer salaries & wages, withholdings, benefits and other amounts payable to employees.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and validate calculations for employee wages, benefits, taxes & other withholdings in the Oracle system.
- Validate the accuracy of employee time and attendance entries approved by supervisors for processing.
- Maintain well-organized current and historical employee payroll records for elections, changes and other supporting information.
- Complete all required Federal and State forms and filing procedures necessary for new hires, changes and terminated employees.
- Administer involuntary garnishments and taxes levied in accordance with orders issued by local, state, and federal authorities.
- Support quarterly and year-end payroll processing/reporting (Forms 940-941, W-2s, etc.).
- Assist in compiling data and special requests during audits, systems or controls testing and other internal/external initiatives.
- Exhibit effective skills in providing timely service, tactfully handling disputes, and creating effective working relationships with employees, customers, and co-workers.
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Communications is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of payroll experience is required.
- Must maintain a high degree of care and diligence in protecting the confidentiality of employee personal information and documents.
- Must be able to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and satisfy commitments.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary for interacting with all levels of the organization.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or American Payroll Association certifications such as CPP or FPC are a plus
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations including their respective websites, forms and procedures is a plus.
- Experience using, testing, or implementing the Oracle Payroll system is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including basic functions and pivot tables to summarize, evaluate, reconcile, and report data is a plus.
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- …and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:
As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.
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