Payroll Analyst - Level 2 or 3
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration is welcome. As a Payroll Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 (Principal), your role at San Diego, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.
This position offers a 9/80 schedule but will require occasional support on an off-Friday or Saturday for approximately 4 hours per day. This is a full-time, in-office role but off-Friday and weekend work will be remote.
In this job, you will:
Weekly labor processing; bi-weekly payroll processing
Analyzes, audits, reconciles and resolves complex payroll processing issues to ensure paycheck accuracy
Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations
Responds to auditing and regulatory inquiries
May work with system programmers to achieve solutions or administer company payroll system with outside service provider
Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:
Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and experience with V-Lookups and pivot tables
No clearance required to start
What Sets You Apart:
Experience with Shop Floor Time or Cost Point T&E 10 timekeeping systems
Experience with Workday HRIS and Service Now
Payroll audit or processing experience
Experience with California overtime regulations
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