Payroll Analyst

Position Overview

The Illinois Tollway is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, the Move Illinois Program, open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers.

The Tollway is a user-fee system – no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues.
Under the leadership of the Board of Directors and Executive Staff, the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportation and planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust.

In support of this mission, this incumbent will assist the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator in coordinating the daily operations of the Payroll Division.  This position ensures that all payroll needs of the Tollway are met, that good internal control is maintained and that State Comptroller rules are followed. The Payroll Analyst reports directly to the Payroll Administrator as do the other three Payroll Analysts. 

Essential Job Functions

• The incumbent assists the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator to ensure that all payrolls are processed timely, based on the Comptroller’s Office schedule, and in accordance with all State guidelines.
• Internal contacts include all departments within the Tollway to ensure payroll needs are met.  External contacts include the Comptroller’s Office, as well as various State agencies as needed.
• The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of payroll data as assigned by the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator.
• The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator with internal and external audit requests for any Tollway audits, working with these individuals to ensure that all recommendations to increase efficiency are met.
• Satisfactory performance is measured through the timely, accurate, and efficient processing of all payrolls, for all pay codes assigned, while maintaining excellent customer service standards, both internally and externally.
• To assist in all special projects under the direction of the Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator  related to the Payroll Division, including, but not limited to the Direct Deposit Program, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending,   the automated Kronos Time and Attendance Program, calculation of retro pay, lump sums and other special payrolls as required , and testing of new payroll-related systems.
• To be thoroughly well versed in all aspects of all union contracts so that customer service can be accurately provided both internally and externally.
• To assist in evaluating and implementing information communicated through payroll bulletins from the Comptroller’s Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education (Required)
 

• This position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent accounting experience, as well as a minimum of (3) years of payroll experience.

Skills and Experience (Required)
 

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent analytical skills are required.

Skills and Experience (Preferred)
 

• Familiarity with various payroll/financial software programs is desired.
• Knowledge of Kronos Workforce Timekeeper time and attendance, or other automated time and attendance software programs is highly desired.

The Illinois Tollway is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, unfavorable discharge from military services, age, order of protection status, military status, sex or sexual orientation.