Analyst III Payroll - Finance/GL

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Carlisle, PA

Ahold Delhaize USA

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Full Time

537969

Overview: The Analyst III Payroll Finance/GL serves as the primary financial and accounting partner for Payroll operations across multiple business entities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of payroll-related financial reporting and accounting activities. This role leads payroll financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliations, and general ledger activities while providing insights that support business and operational decision-making. The position acts as a subject matter expert on payroll accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements, driving process improvements and supporting audits, governance, and cross-functional initiatives.<br /><br /><strong>Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position can be based in one of our offices located in Assonet, MA, and Salisbury, NC.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</strong>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead payroll-related financial accounting activities by maintaining and overseeing payroll general ledger accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to ensure financial accuracy and compliance across all entities.</li> <li>Prepare and analyze payroll financial results, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, identifying trends, risks, and variances to support informed business decisions.</li> <li>Develop budget, forecast, and planning assumptions for payroll, benefits, and related expenses, partnering with stakeholders to support enterprise financial planning processes.</li> <li>Perform complex financial and variance analysis to identify key business drivers, determine root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</li> <li>Serve as the payroll accounting subject matter expert, providing guidance on accounting treatment, payroll-related transactions, and financial impacts of business or system changes.</li> <li>Support internal and external audit activities by coordinating requests, preparing supporting documentation, evaluating control effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.</li> <li>Evaluate, design, and implement process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk.</li> <li>Lead accounting and reporting support for organizational initiatives, including account structure changes, system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation of new financial processes.</li> <li>Develop and maintain advanced reporting and analytics utilizing payroll, financial, and business intelligence systems to deliver meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making.</li> <li>Partner with payroll, finance, accounting, HR, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, communicate financial impacts, and influence decisions through analytical expertise and consultation.</li> <li>Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.</li> <li>Minimum 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting or related field. Financial analytical, planning and budgeting experience preferred.</li> <li>Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.</li> <li>Effective written and verbal skills.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>Experience using ECP systems, S4 Hana General Ledger and other business intelligence tools for reporting and analysis.</li> <li>Great attention to detail.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of principles and techniques of budget preparation.</li> <li>Ability to influence others and lead meetings.</li> <li>Knowledge of principles and techniques of budget preparation.</li> <li>Ability to improve internal processes.</li> <li>Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to work within deadlines.</li> <li>Works well both independently and as an integral part of a team.</li> </ul> <br /><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Experience in Financial analytics, planning and budgeting.</li> <li>Extensive knowledge of payroll operations cycle</li> </ul> <br /><strong>ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$75,040 - $112,560<br /><br /><strong>IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$86,320 - $129,480<br /><br />Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.