Sr. Payroll Financial Analyst

Job Description Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Payroll Financial Analyst with exceptional analytic skills to join our Shared Services Payroll operations support team. This position reports to Payroll Manager I, Operations Support. You will provide payroll operational support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing compliance by managing key payroll processes and executing process improvements. This position will manage complex payroll projects providing opportunities to take on new challenges and provide stabilization to existing processes.
In this job, you will:
* Work independently, but in a cross-functional team environment supporting time collections, payroll, garnishments and payroll tax
* Be responsible for:
* Managing and automating employee "monies owed" process, tracking and collecting monies owed to BAE
* Supporting development, collection and documentation of key performance metrics
* Developing and executing process to streamline billing for Payroll services to our various business sectors
* Managing funding reconciliations for weekly and biweekly payrolls
* Spot auditing key controls on a monthly basis to assess and ensure compliance
* Monitoring SLA metrics on Service Now cases and escalate as needed to department managers
* Utilize strong communication skills to interface with various internal stakeholders and third party vendors
* Prepare status reports and other finance and administrative analysis and reporting
* Assist with project implementations and process improvements as needed
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
* Prior experience with Payroll accounting / analysis is required (4+ years)
* Demonstrated experience performing accounting services as a defense/government contractor in a regulated and compliant organization, specifically DCAA, is strongly preferred
* CPP is preferred
* Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
* Prior experience implementing process improvements in Shared Services organization
* Prior experience with data analysis is required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
* Must have strong problem-solving, analytical and in-depth research skills
* Self-motivated with an appetite for root cause analysis and resolution
* Able to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience, and Skills
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience in Payroll Finance
* MUST have 4+ years prior experience with Payroll accounting / analysis is required
* Demonstrated experience performing accounting services as a defense/government contractor in a regulated and compliant organization, specifically DCAA, is strongly preferred
* CPP is highly preferred
* Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
* Prior experience implementing process improvements in Shared Services organization
* Must have strong Excel skills, prior experience with data analysis is required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
* Must have strong problem-solving, analytical and in-depth research skills
* Self-motivated with an appetite for root cause analysis and resolution
* Able to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64,440 - $109,530
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.