Specialist, Payroll

Department Overview

Our Payroll Services Department is a part of the Global Finance Team within McDonald’s Global Business Services (GBS) organization. Payroll Services provides full hire-to-retire payment processing for over 60,000 employees located in North America and across the globe. GBS is committed to delivering 100% Customer Satisfaction in a timely, high quality and accurate manner while ensuring adherence to internal controls.

Payroll Services is currently in need of a specialist role that will be responsible for higher-level concepts and duties related to payroll, system usage, and continuous process improvement activities. The position also participates in various payroll procedures, general ledger & account reconciliation, data analytics, and reporting.

Duties

Payroll/Accounting:

• Learn & apply payroll concepts from system treatment through to financial impact including labor, paid time off, general taxation, and accruals within a fast environment. Participate in specialized payrolls testing, processing & validation.
• Ensure reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting tasks are completed promptly and accurately.
• Research, communicate and resolve general ledger inquiries including preparation of any resulting journal entries. Monitor and correct costing configurations in the payroll system.
• Contribute to preparation of SOX self-assessment responses and inquiries for Payroll Dept.
• Assist with payroll escheatment analysis, state reporting and related journal entries.
• Employ technical skills including use of multiple corporate systems and enhanced Excel or SQL-based tools & files including pivot tables, logic formulas, & upload preparation.

Collaboration/Communication: 

• Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Cultivate relationships with other teams in and out of Payroll Services to support payroll related requests and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Customer Service: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in support of our crew, management, staff, and internal teams.
• Complete Ad Hoc projects as needed.
• Occasional Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of accounting experience and analyzing financial data; understanding of basic principles and activity is required (debits, credits, general ledger, etc.)
• 1.5+ years of customer service experience in a professional office/business setting
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred

• Experience working with cloud-based Payroll system; OracleHCM is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and customer service skills
• Capability to work both individually and cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to adapt to and leverage resources for results in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced attention to detail and accuracy
• Aptitude toward technology and applications
• Continuous Improvement mindset constantly seeking efficiency in workflows and root cause resolutions

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: No

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: No

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $59,630.00 - $71,550.00 per year
 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Competencies