SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Payroll Analyst supports the payroll and accounting department compliance for all vendor and payroll multi-state, local and federal tax payments and returns, bank and general ledger reconciliations, worker compensation and other audits related to payroll transactions, and on-going month-end, quarterly and year-end organizational reporting. This position is employed by an affiliated company of Patriot Rail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPETENCIES:
* Proficient in tax regulations and ability to stay updated on tax laws
* Strong analytical skills are required
* Effective data analysis, able to identify discrepancies, errors and opportunities for optimization in tax calculations and reporting
* Attention to detail, being meticulous in reviewing payroll data to minimize errors
* Verbal comprehension for understanding oral and written communications
* Clear communication skills for providing instructions and directions
* Strong reasoning skills for problem-solving and troubleshooting
* Ethical conduct, upholding high ethical standards and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and tax information
* Effective time management to prioritize tasks and manage activities efficiently
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily office-based, with occasional travel to railroads, facilities, warehouses, or outdoor environments. May involve sitting, standing, walking, handling objects, lifting, and occasional stooping or kneeling.
ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:
0%-10%
SAFTEY:
Safety is paramount at Patriot Rail. Every team member is expected to embody our safety values in their daily activities, ensuring compliance with safety and operating rules.
"The Patriot Way."
At Patriot, we value our relationships - with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior, and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot - from the mailroom to the boardroom - embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It's "The Patriot Way."