Payroll Analyst

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Job Title: Payroll Analyst Department: Human Resources Job Reports To: VP, Payroll
Status: Exempt

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Manage payroll budgets by department across the entire organization. Associated duties include but are not limited to tracking, reporting, identifying discrepancies and/or potential for overages, and escalating errors and concerns to VP, Payroll.
• Responsible for running overtime reports no less than monthly and working with managers and department heads to minimize overtime within their areas.
• Work closely with Finance to manage the General Ledger, ensuring that journal entries for each entity are timely and accurately entered and reported.
• Audit Support: Assisting with internal and external payroll audits by providing necessary documentation and supporting data.
• System Maintenance: Assisting with conducting regular audits of payroll system to ensure data integrity and troubleshoot any issues related to payroll processing or tax calculations
• Oversee ACA tracking and compliance process, including but not limited to analyzing hours worked for variable hour, part-time staff across the organization and working with HR and management to identify employees approaching eligibility. Also responsible for annual reporting related to ACA (1094 & 1095-Cs, etc.).
• Evaluate and track various compensation programs, sales programs, and salary structures, ensuring compliance & equitability, and making recommendations for changes and/or best practices to implement.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to tax laws, wage and hour laws and other payroll-related regulations.
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned, acting as back-up for other positions as needed, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, analytics or related field.
• At least three (3) years prior experience in accounting, finance, and/or payroll.
• Experience with cloud-based HRIS system preferred.
• Experience with Intacct or other cloud-based based accounting software preferred.
• General payroll processing knowledge.
• Must possess general knowledge and application of tax regulations and tax accounting principles, concepts and standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to identify issues and offer solutions.
• Proven ability to analyze financial reports and validate data and to identify and correct errors.
• Advanced skills with Excel (including vLookup and Pivot Tables), Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• Organize own work, ability to multitask, keen attention to detail, identify and set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with sensitive data and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check, driving history, previous employment verification and character references.
• Possess a valid driver's license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

Essential Physical Functions:

• Physical activities include sitting, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, as well as bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, balancing and handling of materials.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly with others.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures on occasion.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
• High finger dexterity.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.

Preds Perks: In addition to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities are eligible for Preds Perks. These currently include the following: competitive pay, referral bonuses, 401K eligibility, mental health benefits, monthly wellness stipend, priority access to event presales, tickets to events (when available), Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount, 19+ days of paid time off each year, Ford Ice Center programming discount, on demand pay, and bonus potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Nashville Predators and entities are an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Margie Horwitz at [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.

Preds Perks: | In addition to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities are eligible for Preds Perks. These currently include the following: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, 401K eligibility, priority access to event presales, tickets to events (when available), Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount, premium pay for overnight shifts, 19+ days of paid time off each year, Ford Ice Center programming discount, on demand pay, and bonus potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Nashville Predators is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Margie Horwitz at [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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