Payroll Analyst

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst for our First Quality Enterprises, LLC office located in Great Neck, NY. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate computing, withholding, and deductions associated with net earnings. Reviews the computation of pay and ensures the company payroll policies are in accordance with the government regulations. Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks. Organizes and reviews forms associated with federal, state, and local authorities, such as W-2s.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Transmission of multi-state weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for multiple companies 

• Reconciles payroll each pay period for hours, earnings and deductions 

• Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll related matters 

• Maintaining employee records 

• Coordinating with HR to ensure correct employee data 

• Assist with system maintenance: calendars, bonus processing 

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within payroll, changes in wage and tax laws

• Provide reports to finance and other departments as necessary 

• Audits timekeeping records for compliance with established policies and procedures, as necessary 

• Other duties, as may be required 

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience 

• Experience in payroll accounting and posting of weekly payroll journal entries 

• 3-5 years payroll and tax experience 

• Workday experience helpful, but not required 

• Must have multi-state payroll experience and solid grasp of payroll rules 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced experience with Microsoft Excel   

• Strong team skills 

• Strong communication skills 

• Must be detail oriented

Estimated annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $95,000.

Base pay is only part of our total compensation package, which also includes an attractive annual discretionary bonus and robust suite of employee benefits for which you are eligible to participate in starting on your first day of employment.

Base pay offered will be determined on an individualized basis and we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

• ...and more!