Payroll Analyst #59936

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Title: Payroll Analyst #59936
Location: San Rafael, CA

General Summary: This is an entry-level position reporting directly to the Payroll Manager in the Finance Division. This position will be responsible for supporting payroll staff within Autodesk, and will eventually be responsible for Canadian payroll processing.

Duties/Responsibilities: Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, sales or piecework, taxes, insurance, and employee identification number from time sheets and other records. Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records. Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll. Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records. Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments. Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records. Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions. Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages. Prepares and issues paychecks. Maintains payroll filing system.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in accounting or equivalent. Strong interest in an accounting and finance career path. Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Familiarity with ADP and or Probusiness payroll software is a plus. Knowledge of Canadian payroll and tax laws is desirable. Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, on going employee training and development, flexible work hours and more!

If you are an extraordinary person who strives for excellence, please apply at http://www.autodesk.com/careers - Job #59936 . Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce.

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