Finance - Controllership/Accounting I (Indirect)-Contingent Worker

Location: Prefer local candidates (Pittsburgh), but will also accept remote candidates TEMP ROLE ONLY (• 3-6 month assignment – extremely unlikely to go past that)

• 8 am to 5pm EST Mon-Fri schedule – this flexible if neededJob Description: The Workday Payroll/Payroll Tax Partner is responsible for the accurate and timely payroll processing and assisting with all aspects of North America in-house payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local tax) and ensuring enforcement of corporate payroll policies. In addition, this role will provide excellent customer service to our internal and external customers and oversee the relationship and spend with external consultants that assist in payroll processing and payroll tax related matters.• Must have solid – she is looking for 4 years’ experience - Workday Payroll Processing experience as well as Workday Payroll Tax Processing experience. Previously she was seeing Workday HCM experience, not the Workday Payroll & Payroll Tax she needs. Also was seeing Workday HCM with ADP Payroll which also wasn’t what she wanted.
• Must be strong in the tax processing side of the job
• Must be able to hit the ground running
• 8 am to 5pm Mon-Fri schedule – this flexible if needed
• Must be able to work EST
• Goal start date = asap
• No supervisory responsibilitiesWhat do we want to know about you?
• Prefer an Associate’s or Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2+ years experience with Workday Payroll.
• Minimum of 6+ years progressive payroll related experience
• Minimum of 4+ years multi-state and local payroll tax experience
• Experience with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables)
• Must adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Experience with OSV or ADP SmartCompliance required.
• Detailed-oriented and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to plan and organize workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with a strong customer service orientation.What will your typical day look like?• Support and process payroll for multiple legal entities across multiple states and provinces with various pay schedules in the US and Canada.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of data in Workday such as changes, hours, earnings and calculate retroactive adjustments.
• Ensure imported payroll data is audited using various reports prior to sending for approval within established timelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate updating of payroll records for relocation, stock, personal usage of company auto and other gross ups as necessary
• Review and reconcile all daily tax and wage amounts submitted to OSV/ADP; research discrepancies and handle accordingly
• Reconcile gross wages, taxable wages, and tax amounts for multiple legal entities monthly, quarterly, and annually between Workday payroll and OSV/ADP.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all tax filings, amendments and reporting including W-2s and W-2c’s.
• Partner with payroll processing team and OSV / ADP for accurate and timely set-up, calculation, reporting and payment of payroll taxes
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll processing and payroll tax-related issues.
• Collaborate with team to develop and implement strong internal controls related to payroll processing, payroll tax and compliance.
• Assist with process documentation and standard operating procedures are maintained and current at all times.
• Provide various reports and data for internal and external audits as required.
• Assist in various special projects which may include implementation, creation of new processes, and ad hoc reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.