Analyst - US Payroll

Sikich is seeking a Payroll Analyst with 3-5 years of experience to join our dynamic team who can compile and record employee time and payroll data. The ideal candidate will be responsible for calculating employees time worked, production and commissions, as well as responsible for posting wages, deductions, preparing paychecks and processing US payroll cycle for multiple clients.

About the firm

Sikich ( is a global company specializing in technology enabled-professional services. Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Our dynamic environment attracts top-notch employees who enjoy being at the cutting edge and seeing every day how their work makes a difference.

Job Responsibilities

Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

Compute wages and deductions and enter data into computers.

Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.

Enter employee information into the payroll system.

Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.

Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.

Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.

Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.

Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.

Conduct verifications of employment.

Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.

Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the US payroll process.

Balance cash and payroll accounts.

Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for the administration of benefits such as pension plans, and unemployment and medical insurance.

Preparation and review of quarterly / yearly payroll tax return

Knowledge of payroll benefits / retirement plan

Posting payroll journals in accounting software.

In a multi client environment; accurately process and understand the calculation of employee compensation and employee deductions / taxes

Prepare payroll tax returns / W2s for employers in various industries

Accurately input / process payrolls from start to finish

Assist with resolving client questions related to payroll

Utilizing various websites and software platforms

Requirements for Successful Candidate

Bachelor’s degree in commerce / accounting / business administration. Master’s degree preferred

3-5 years of work experience processing Payroll and Timesheets

Proficiency in Mathematics and English (must be able to read, write and speak comfortably).

Accurate data entry skills and great attention to detail

Ability to work with a team

Knowledge of payroll and desire to grow in the payroll field

Ability to multitask in an environment with specific deadlines

Good research and analysis skills

Must be an active listener, paying attention to detail

Must possess effective and excellent communication skills

Identify Complex Problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Should be a Critical Thinker who uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions

Judicious Time Management skills for managing one's own time and the time of others

Mandatory Computer skills : MS Office (Word Processors, Spreadsheets), MS Access (Database user interface and queries), email communication with clients

Knowledge & experience of US payroll software

Benefits of being a part of the team

Family Health Insurance including parents

Life & Accident Insurance

Maternity / paternity leave

Performance-based incentives

Referral Bonus program

Exam Fee Reimbursement Policy

Indian festival holidays

5 days working week

Meals facility

Doctor's consultation