Payroll Analyst

A leading global real estate and investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 14 offices in 10 countries and more than 300 employees. The Company targets attractive risk-adjusted investment returns across a broad range of predominantly real estate equity and debt oriented investment strategies. The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Job Description

The Payroll Analyst will prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 350+ employees across multiple entities, not limited to just domestic but including international payroll. Duties to also include, but not be limited to: deducting garnishments, maintaining vacation/sick/personal accruals, preparing journal entries, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities.
2. Process employee and benefit deduction changes within ADP Workforce Now / Payroll system.
3. Review in detail all changes and transactions before and after payroll is transmitted.
4. Prepare payroll journal entries.
5. Design and/or prepare various statistical summaries and reports for management utilizing Excel & ADP Workforce Now.
6. Prepare final checks and assist with exit interview process and procedures.
7. Keep abreast of international, federal and multi-state laws.
8. Assist with special ad-hoc reports, department and compliance audits as needed.
9. Assist with Year-end bonus process.
10. Assist with OSHA and EEO-1 filings.
11. Assist with special research projects.
12. Actively participate in departmental staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as needed.
13. Perform quality control on employee files.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 4 years of experience processing payroll.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with accounting in a corporate environment.
3. Human Resources experience in a corporate environment preferred.
4. Experience with ADP Workforce Now a MUST.
5. CPP Certification is a plus.
6. Prior experience with HRIS database.
7. Knowledge of multi-state and international payroll.
8. Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
9. Superb accuracy and attention to detail.
10. Excellent organizational skills.

We are seeking qualified candidates available to start immediately.