Fluence · 1 day ago
Payroll Analyst
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expFluence is a global market leader in intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. They are seeking a diligent Payroll Analyst to manage full cycle payroll processing while ensuring compliance with regulations across multiple states.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
Calculate wages, overtime, and deductions based on company policies and applicable laws
Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll cycles
Review and verify changes in payroll data such as job titles, salaries, and department transfers
Ensure payroll integrity through audit reports, data analysis and collaboration with other team members
Timely and accurately prepare on-demand payments for terminations, retro-adjustments and other distributions determined to be necessary for immediate payment
Provide ad hoc responses to business partners' queries
Coordinate payroll funding requests with Treasury
Process garnishment orders received and issue agency responses
Continue to identify opportunities for automation within our existing environment
Calculate and withhold federal, state, and local taxes
Assist with registering states for payroll taxes
Process wage garnishments, child support orders, and other involuntary deductions
Ensure compliance with Federal, state, local, international tax and wage &hour laws, regulations or guidelines
Calculate and withhold taxes related to stock option exercises and equity vesting
Calculate and process benefit deductions from employees' paychecks
Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements
Assist with year-end W-2 processing
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information
Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management
Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
Prepare and process payroll journal entries along with a reconcile of the general ledger payroll transactions
Ensure proper mapping of earnings and deduction codes
Stay updated on payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
Prepare required Sox compliance controls on the required schedule
Prepare and submit required payroll tax filings and reports, such as W-2s and 941s
Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll
Ensure compliance with stock plan documentation and regulatory requirements
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, discrepancies, and general questions
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred (CPP a plus)
Requires a minimum of 6 years of experience processing multi-state payroll
At least 4 years of payroll tax experience
Requires experience with ADP Workforce Now
Excellent attention to detail
Excel expert – advanced skills including Pivot tables, X-Lookups and data Validation
Deadline-focused and exhibits an analytical and problem-solving ability
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Exceptional customer service and project management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment and manage multiple and/or conflicting priorities
Open to ongoing change and demonstrate the ability to handle obstacles with diplomacy and tact
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
Preferred
Experience with company issued Stock plans preferred
Global Payroll experience preferred
Workday experience is preferred
Company
Fluence
Fluence makes energy storage technology solutions and services. It is a sub-organization of AES.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Qatar Investment Authority
2024-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-12-05Post Ipo Secondary
2021-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Julian Nebreda
President & CEO
Carol Couch
SVP, Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer
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