Payroll Analyst I

Payroll Analyst I Location: Providence, RI, US, 02903 Requisition ID: 18264 Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com . Summary • Leading Complexity • Leading People • Leading the Business • Leading Self Responsibilities Consistently perform highly accurate payroll processing and journal entry posting. Coordinate Payroll System service requests to drive to final resolution Process salary transfers, tax payments, year-end procedures, and W-2s to ensure accurate reporting of employment data Reconcile deductions and perform accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations Compile reporting for both internal and external partners. Create and run reporting as needed for external and internal auditors, etc. Document and update payroll procedures with a continuous focus on identifying efficiency and process improvement Perform application system administration functions specific to application setup, configuration, and maintenance Coordinate end-to-end system testing: to include tracking and managing issues to resolution Ensure all payroll systems meet functional user requirements, compliance requirements, and ensure proper system and payroll documentation is maintained Assists with employee data auditing and reporting. Working proactively across multiple business units, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with employees, and serving as a liaison between Payroll as a COE organization. Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility, and trust with stakeholders, P&T team members, and other colleagues. Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws. Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Payroll Manager. Qualifications Job Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to perform mathematical calculations in computing rates, premiums, and adjustments. Ability to work independently and as a team to complete work with minimal supervision Ability to prioritize and work under pressure sufficient to meet deadlines Able to concentrate as demonstrated by a high degree of accuracy in entering data Ability to diplomatically handle communications in potentially stressful situations Strong organizational and customer service skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile multiple data sources Organizational skills to develop/maintain reporting "standards" where applicable. Project leadership experience to assist with overseeing various projects. Must be a problem-solver. Must remain open to change and new information, ideas, and adapt to the same. Must encourage and foster cooperation and teamwork. Requires strong communication skills, good writing skills, strong customer service, and analytical skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Required Education & Experience: Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or related field. Minimum of 1 year payroll experience, with general ledger software systems, database, spreadsheet, ADP GlobalView, ADP EeTime Keys to Success • Leading Complexity • Leading People • Leading the Business • Leading Self #LI-KM1 #LI-HYBRID At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $44,500 - $103,002. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable. Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements. All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate. IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.