Payroll Timekeeping System Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Basic Job Functions:

• Performs payroll processing, timekeeping, accounting, and compliance duties.
• Ensures strict compliance with local statutory requirements, SOX internal controls, & SOA guidelines.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Payroll, Timekeeping, and Accounting.
• Must be familiar with country labor regulations.
• Experience with ADP payroll, Oracle timekeeping systems, and SAP Accounting desired.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Is highly motivated, people sensitive, and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Works with strict deadlines and changing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates aptitude for learning and utilizing systems.
• Is familiar with rules, regulations, and laws related to paying associates.
• Is familiar with multi-state payroll processing and tax implications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform payroll processing, timekeeping, and accounting in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy.
• Analyzes and reviews payroll files prior to submission.
• Assists in the resolution of Payroll related discrepancies.
• Serves as payroll liaison with stakeholders such as associates, HR, payroll vendors, and other business partners.
• Manages Payroll-related document distribution (yearend remuneration statements, tax receipts, etc.).
• Opens tickets with IT or payroll vendor portal and manages ticket completion.
• Provides required payroll reporting to internal departments such as Tax and Stock Administration.
• Act as point of contact for timekeeping management system.
• Liaises with Finance on wire transfers and payments.
• Processes statutory contribution filing and payment in accordance with statutory timeline and ensures statutory compliance.
• Participates in Payroll audits and ensures compliance. Ensures SOX Compliance and performs assigned controls in a timely manner.
• Participates in User Acceptance Test (UAT) for any improvement projects related to payroll and timekeeping.
• Prepares month-end close journal entries and account reconciliation for payroll-related transactions such as payroll, bonus, vacation, and benefits accruals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• No travel is required.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $58,656 - $69,000 / annually

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.     

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.