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Essential Utilities, Inc. · 16 hours ago

Payroll Analyst

Bryn Mawr, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe and reliable services that improve quality of life across communities. The Payroll Analyst plays a critical role in preparing and analyzing payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance for an assigned division while supporting multi-state payroll processes.

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Responsibilities

Processes and analyzes weekly and bi‑weekly payroll for assigned divisions, including union, hourly, and salaried staff

Enters and validates payroll data, including timesheets, work orders, adjustments, and corrections

Uses advanced Excel skills—pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas, data auditing—to analyze, validate, and reconcile payroll data

Prepares final pay for terminated employees, ensuring federal and state compliance

Ensures accuracy and compliance by verifying pay rates, deductions, and employee classifications against company policies, union contracts, and SOX controls

Audits timesheet data to identify inconsistencies and resolve exceptions before payroll processing

Responds promptly to payroll questions, providing clear guidance and resolving discrepancies

Updates payroll procedures and maintains accurate documentation of payroll processes

Performs general ledger reconciliation, identifies discrepancies, and prepares supporting documentation for Accounting and Finance

Assists with payroll tax activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings processed through the payroll vendor

Processes voluntary employee deductions such as 401(k), ESPP, and United Way

Generates standard and ad hoc payroll reports to support Finance, HR, and Operations in labor cost analysis

Supports system enhancements, testing, and process automation initiatives

Partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Benefits, and IT to resolve issues and manage special requests

Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Assists with special projects, such as W‑2 reconciliation, internal/external audits, and year‑end processing

Ensures payroll documents, records, and reports meet audit and compliance standards

Qualification

Payroll experienceAdvanced Excel proficiencyGeneral ledger reconciliationLawsonPayroll reportingAnalytical skillsCustomer service orientationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills