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Utah Transit Authority · 2 hours ago

Payroll Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Utah Transit Authority is a mission-driven organization that values precision, collaboration, and service to employees and the public. The Payroll Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy and compliance across a complex, unionized workforce by overseeing payroll processing and managing payroll-related inquiries.

Association

Responsibilities

Oversee and audit timely and accurate processing of companywide payroll

Provide expertise in processing payroll in accordance with UTA policies and standard operating procedures, the collective bargaining agreement, and state and federal regulations

Manage garnishment, leave balances, and payroll inquiries and discrepancies

Work with management on the analysis, creation, and closures of year-end, responding to payroll audits, and tax filing

Maintains a complete knowledge of the ERP payroll system (Workday)

Qualification

Payroll processingERP system (Workday)Payroll regulations knowledgeCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Report writing (Crystal Reports)Multi-taskingTyping speedMicrosoft ExcelAccounting knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Three years previous job-related work experience reviewing, administering, and processing the complete payroll function using an ERP system for a minimum of 500 employees

Associates degree in Accounting, or related field. (In lieu of an Associates Degree, 2 additional years of experience will be considered)

Strong knowledge of database administration and maintenance

Thorough knowledge of state and federal payroll and tax regulations, including current payroll law and best practices such as FLSA, tax levy, and garnishment calculation

Knowledge of accounting as it relates to payroll and payroll liabilities

Experience with year-end payroll processes, including issuance of W-2's and tax filing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service

Typing speed of 30 WPM, 10-key speed of 5,000 KPH

Ability to multi-task while working under time constraints

Ability to interpret contracts, policies and procedures, and legal documents related to payroll and/or union relations

This job requires regular and predictable attendance

Preferred

Experience working in a union environment preferred

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

Report writing experience, preferably using Crystal Reports

Workday and/or Oracle experience preferred

Beginner-level proficiency in Microsoft Word preferred

Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).

Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.

22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.

10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.

Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.

Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.

Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).

Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.

Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.

Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.

Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).