Sr. Payroll Analyst

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Job SummaryThe Payroll Analyst will be responsible for conducting all aspects of ADTRAN’s international payroll process and assisting with quarterly/yearly audit requirements.Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll is processed with speed and accuracy.
• Serve as liaison to employees and with third party payroll vendors and accountants to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company specific pay policies.
• Audit employee pay records and reconcile totals by department, location, country, etc.
• Coordinate third party payroll system implementations and upgrades.
• Interpret pay policies, (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensure appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly.
• Verify compliance with international payroll requirements; stay current with changes in the law.
• Assist with audits of internal records, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation.
• Document payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff.
• May back up those who perform specialized tasks or activities such as stock option exercises, SEC document filing, or sales commission calculation reviews.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.
• Assist with month-end journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure year-end reports are prepared and sent to employees timely.
• Prepare pension accounts & file

QualificationsBasic Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years' experience in payroll processing, preferably with experience in international payroll
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on quality and accuracy is required.
• Must have knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance.
• Intermediate Microsoft skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook required.
• No travel is expected in this position.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Accounting experience and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley controls highly desired.
• Experience with SAP highly desired.