Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Analyst

Location: Princeton, NJ 08543 | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $30–$35.71/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing using UKG Pro (formerly Ultipro), ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Perform 401(k) reconciliations and funding processes.
• Oversee equity vesting and relocation payroll activities.
• Execute General Ledger entries, reconciliations, and maintain the SAP payroll interface.
• Coordinate and prepare payroll-related reporting for Finance, Accounting, and Compliance teams.
• Ensure SOX and audit compliance in payroll processes.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting.
• Support year-end W-2 preparation, processing, and validation.
• Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Provide payroll analysis and ad hoc reporting for management.
• Address employee inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and Technology.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience in large corporate environments.
• Proficiency with large-scale payroll systems (UKG Pro/Ultipro, ADP, etc.).
• Strong understanding of gross-to-net payroll, taxation, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with multi-state and Canadian payroll regulations.
• Skilled in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.).
• Solid accounting background including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Experience with state and local tax registration and reconciliation is a plus.
• Must be a team player and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred but Not Required:

• UKG Pro / Ultipro system experience.
• Experience supporting payroll for Canadian employees.

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