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International Paper · 1 day ago

Senior Payroll COE Analyst

USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

International Paper is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll functions including month-end processes, reconciliations, and compliance activities. This role is critical in ensuring accurate payroll accounting, timely financial reporting, and seamless coordination with Accounting and FP&A teams.

ManufacturingMarketingPaper ManufacturingProduct DesignSales

Responsibilities

Accrue payroll and payroll-related benefits at month end

Calculate and post monthly vacation accruals, including recurring journal entries

Perform annual adjustments for holiday and sick pay

Complete annual benefit reclasses, including: AIP Benefits Reclass, PSP Benefits Reclass, RSU Benefits Reclass, Paid Sick Reclass

Balance the Payroll Clearing Account, including expenses uploaded from TSA to E01 through Oracle

Reconcile payroll banking accounts, including: ACH reversals, Stop pays, Reissues

Reconcile and resolve: Garnishments, Employee relocation transactions (including reclasses to divisions), Employee overpayments, Miscellaneous employee withholdings

Reconcile Unclaimed Property – Payroll, including coordination with The Hackett Group, requesting documentation, and cancelling checks with the bank

Submit FICA and maintenance emails

Process H&W (Health & Welfare) payments

Post FICA and payroll adjustments

Post maintenance adjustments

Conduct OT (overtime) reviews for accuracy and compliance

Manage and resolve FICO errors

Handle SM35 error processing and corrections

Qualification

Payroll accounting knowledgeERP systems SAPERP systems OracleAdvanced Excel skillsReconciliations experienceProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skillsAttention to detail