Financial Analyst II

Our client, a Financial company, is looking for a Financial Analyst II for their Jersey City, NJ location.

Responsibilities:

• The purpose of the role is to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of payroll operations by analyzing payroll data, monitoring controls, and providing insights that support effective decision making.
• The role focuses on identifying discrepancies, trends, and risks within payroll processes while ensuring adherence to legal, statutory, and company requirements.
• By transforming payroll data into meaningful analysis and recommendations, the Payroll Analyst supports continuous process improvement, audit readiness, cost control, and reliable reporting for HR, Finance, and leadership stakeholders.
• Calculate and process employee wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and overtime
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Review and validate timesheets, attendance data, and all payroll inputs
• Manage off-cycle payrolls, including corrections, final payments, and special payouts
• Calculate and process payroll taxes and statutory contributions in line with local regulations
• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and payroll-related reports
• Administer employee lifecycle changes, including hires, terminations, and benefits updates
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to data protection standards
• Support reporting needs by preparing monthly and ad hoc payroll data
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Audit teams, and external payroll providers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
• Contribute to projects and additional tasks as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, or related field is a plus, supporting strong numerical and analytical capabilities
• Strong experience working in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Payroll module
• Experience using Oracle Fusion tools such as OTBI, BI Publisher, HSDL, or Element treatments preferred
• Advanced proficiency in payroll reporting, data analysis, and reconciliations
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify root causes of payroll discrepancies
• Experience supporting payroll system upgrades, or enhancements preferred
• Comfortable collaborating with technical teams on integrations, interfaces, and testing activities
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and process orientation
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with payroll systems and knowledge of payroll processes, garnishments, and benefits administration
• Strong skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation), Word, Outlook
• Strong research, problem-solving, and solutions-oriented mindset

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities