We are looking for a Payroll Auditor to support payroll accuracy and compliance for an international retail organization based in New Albany, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on reviewing payroll records, validating tax-related reporting, and identifying discrepancies that could affect employees or the business. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll auditing experience and can work carefully with internal controls, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Examine payroll records and supporting documents to verify pay calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings are accurate and compliant.
- Conduct payroll-related audit reviews to identify inconsistencies, control gaps, and areas requiring correction or follow-up.
- Compare payroll data against policies, timekeeping information, and tax reporting records to confirm completeness and accuracy.
- Investigate payroll discrepancies and partner with appropriate teams to resolve issues in a timely and well-documented manner.
- Review payroll tax filings and related records to help ensure reporting obligations are met correctly.
- Maintain clear audit documentation, summarize findings, and communicate observations to management or designated stakeholders.
- Support internal audit activities connected to payroll functions, including testing controls and validating corrective actions.
- Assist with special payroll reviews or process updates when changes affect payroll accuracy, compliance, or reporting.
- Monitor recurring payroll issues and recommend practical improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
- Proven experience performing payroll audits in a business or corporate environment.
- Working knowledge of payroll tax reporting, tax audit practices, and payroll compliance requirements.
- Experience reviewing payroll functions, records, and controls for accuracy and completeness.
- Familiarity with corporate internal audit processes, documentation standards, and issue tracking.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate root causes.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive payroll information with confidentiality.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and coordinating with internal teams.