<p>Job Description</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Payroll Analyst III will work in the Sonic Shared Services Center and be responsible for daily operational tasks relating to the payroll GL and payroll audit of Semi-monthly , Biweekly and Weekly payrolls for Sonic Automotive and EchoPark teammates. This position may also be responsible for project work and/or payroll tax work as deemed appropriate by the Payroll Management Team.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <p>GL Reconciliation-Reconcile payroll related accounts to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy before posting</p> <p>Journal Entries & Accruals- Prepare ,analyze and submit timely journal entries and accruals for payroll, month-end/year-end closing procedures, identifying and resolving anomalies in payroll data</p> <p>Audit Support- Maintain payroll records and documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements</p> <p>Operational support- Partner with Payroll IS to resolve data discrepancies and provide ongoing support for Payroll operations Assist with functional testings with UKG, including regular maintenance , upgrades and patches to ensure system integrity</p> <p>Execute SOPs relating to Payroll operations and all related activities including any applicable reconciliations.</p> <p>Execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant processes, procedures, and controls for all payroll-related processes.</p> <p>Build relationships with internal partners (human resources, finance, benefits, and operations) to ensure SLA's/expectations are being met and to identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes.</p> <p>Play a leading role in all payroll related projects.</p> <p>Work to establish payroll best practices, including automation of manual processes.</p> <p>Develop new or modify existing policies to increase productivity and optimize efficiency.</p> <p>Hybrid, 3 days in Office</p>