Payroll Analyst
Company: Aeropostale
Location: Lyndhurst
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
As an essential part of our payroll team, the Payroll Analyst role
provides operational support for the full cycle payroll processing.
The Payroll Analyst will maintain business continuity in the
absence of the Payroll Manager in completion of the US, Puerto
Rico, and Canadian multi-state/province payroll cycle for 4
divisions and over 1000 stores. Supports all aspects of the
payroll, quarterly and year-end processes (including federal,
state/province and local payroll tax filings, W-2's, T4's and
worker's compensation, etc.) for all legal entities located in the
US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Provide input and support on process
improvements, implementation of changes to increase efficiencies,
reduce costs and improve controls surrounding the payroll
processes, and support system integrations processes. Partner and
support payroll department of other divisions. The ideal candidate
is detail-oriented, possesses significant knowledge of payroll
administration including state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities:
--- Assist in the day-to-day payroll operations for all areas
covered by the team, coordinate with internal team to deliver pay
accurately and timely, within all regulatory, labor and tax
guidelines.--- Participate in the review, verification, and
auditing of payroll.--- Audit the daily procedures of the payroll
department, research, evaluate and ensure that payroll issues and
discrepancies are resolved in a proper and timely manner.--- Assist
with maintaining and updating payroll set up in Dayforce and
communicate/partner with the finance team in understanding how
payroll set-up reflects the General Ledger.--- Assist with the
Coordination of garnishments/child support orders and Workers
comp.--- Partner with the Payroll Manager in ensuring compliance
with federal, state, local payroll, wage and hour laws and best
practices.--- Partner with the Payroll Director in jurisdiction
registrations and ensuring SUI tax rates is accurate and provided
to Ceridian/Equifax.--- Assist the Payroll Manager in devising the
processes and controls needed to operate effectively.--- Provide
guidance to other members of the payroll department as needed.---
Assist with year-end payroll process including gathering and
loading data for year-end adjustments.--- Support the Treasury
Manager for payroll bank reconciliation processes--- Assist in
employee payroll questions--- Support on-going projects in
conjunction with HRIS team such as implementations and Payroll
upgrades. Identify opportunities for improvement in Payroll areas
and propose alternative solutions where applicable--- Partner with
the Payroll Director and function as the lead on internal, external
and tax audits--- Research IRS, state, and various federal
publications--- Support Payroll Director on projects as needed---
Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned--- Maintain
strong and productive relationships with Finance, HR, and other
stakeholders.
Qualifications:
--- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in US and Canadian payroll
processing --- Associate or bachelor's degree in business
administration, Finance or Accounting preferred--- Knowledge of
record retention, payroll practices and benefits--- Strong customer
service skills and ability to resolve issues--- Strong Microsoft
Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) skills--- Ability to collaborate,
work in team setting, and communicate effectively with
cross-functional groups--- Attention to detail and steadfast
commitment to accuracy--- Experience working with Ceridian, ADP, or
other cloud-based providers- Ceridian Dayforce preferred. -ABOUT
US: SPARC Group LLC is an operating partner to global brands,
providing retail and ecommerce management, sourcing, design and
other operational and administrative support. It currently operates
Aeropostale, Nautica and Lucky Brand in the United States and
Puerto Rico. SPARC Group LLC is owned, through its parent company
SPARC Group Holdings LLC, by Simon Property Group and Authentic
Brands Group. With Aeropostale, Nautica and Lucky combined, SPARC
Group operates retail locations, a strong wholesale business with
thousands of points of sale in the U.S., and the ecommerce
platforms for all brands. The Simon Property and ABG joint venture
also own the Forever 21, Brooks Brothers and Eddie Bauer
brands.
Keywords: Aeropostale, New York , Payroll Analyst, Human Resources , Lyndhurst, New York
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