Senior Process Associate

Senior Process Associate

Experience : 3+yrs

Ambattur

radhikav@cognethro.com

Role & responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end US payroll processing including data validation, payroll run, reconciliations, and disbursements.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, overtime, and benefits as per federal and state laws.
• Process and reconcile multi-state payrolls and handle employee tax setups, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Manage and maintain employee payroll records with high confidentiality and accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal HR, Finance, and Compliance teams for payroll inputs and issue resolution.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.
• Generate and review payroll reports, journal entries, and accounting reconciliations.
• Support year-end payroll activities such as W-2 and W-4 processing.
• Stay updated on changes in US payroll laws and taxation to ensure compliance.
• Handle queries and issue resolution related to payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, including FLSA, FICA, FUTA, and state regulations.
• Experience working with payroll software (such as ADP, Paycom, UltiPro, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.

Skills required

• US client interactions
• US payroll preparation
• ADP application