Senior Payroll Analyst

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Full time

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where
our purpose is to
create opportunities
every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About The Role
CLA is looking to hire a Senior Payroll Analyst who will be responsible for various aspects of the client's payroll, including administration, distribution, and record-keeping. The Senior Payroll Analyst will provide accurate data in the preparation of the client's payroll and requires an individual who can work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

As a Senior Payroll Analyst, You Will

  • Assist Payroll Manager with oversight of payroll processing and work of Payroll Analyst I and Payroll Analyst II.
  • Contribute to proposals and establishing fee quotes. Asist with onboarding of new clients and business including the interpretation of a variety of client data.
  • Input, verify and transmit payroll data for firm clients to include processing bonus payments and other special payrolls upon request.
  • Update the payroll system for new hires, terminations, salary changes, department changes, or any other pertinent payroll information received from the client.
  • Review quarterly payroll tax reports as needed and prepare payroll journal entry reports as needed.
  • Assist with workers' compensation audits, preparation of employee census data, uploading retirement plan contribution data to TPA or custodian, process year end fringe benefit additions, and respond to tax notices as necessary.

What You Will Need

  • Five years' experience in payroll processing.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, human resources or related field required or high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years' experience in payroll processing with 2 years supervisory experience working with complex payrolls, implementations and other advanced payroll issues.
  • CPA certification preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of ADP Run and ADP Workforce Now (WFN) preferred.
  • Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.

Our Perks

  • Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you)
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Mental health coverage
  • Quarterly Wellness stipend
  • Fertility benefits
  • Complete list of benefits here

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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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