Payroll Analyst I

Position Title: Payroll Analyst
Location: Houston, Tx
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr (+benefits)
Assignment Length: 6-month W2 Contract
Industry: Oil & Gas

JOB OVERVIEW
This position is a contract position with the possibility to go perm
Therefore: (1) Candidates must be eligible to permanently work in the US; (2) At minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for candidates seeking placement in this position
The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for performing various tasks and procedures necessary to administer salaries & wages, withholdings, benefits and other amounts payable to Enterprise Products employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate calculations for employee wages, benefits, taxes & other withholdings in the Oracle system.
• Validate the accuracy of employee time and attendance entries approved by supervisors for processing.
• Maintain well-organized current and historical employee payroll records for elections, changes and other supporting information.
• Complete all required Federal and State forms and filing procedures necessary for new hires, changes and terminated employees.
• Administer involuntary garnishments and taxes levied in accordance with orders issued by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Assist in the administration of incentive compensation structures for Owner/Operator payroll as necessary.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll processing/reporting (Forms 940-941, W-2s, etc.)
• Assist in compiling data and special requests during audits, systems or controls testing and other internal/external initiatives.
• Exhibit effective skills in providing timely service, tactfully handling disputes, and creating effective working relationships with employees, customers, and co-workers.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required
  A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Communications is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of payroll experience is required.
• Must maintain a high degree of care and diligence in protecting the confidentiality of employee personal information and documents.
• Must be able to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and satisfy commitments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or American Payroll Association certifications such as CPP or FPC are a plus
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations including their respective websites, forms and procedures is a plus.
• Experience using, testing, or implementing the Oracle Payroll system is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including basic functions and pivot tables to summarize, evaluate, reconcile, and report data is a plus.

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