Payroll Clerk/Analyst

Payroll Clerk/ Analyst Job Description

Rainbow Apparel is a 1,200 retail chain with locations across the U.S, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We are a progressive and rapidly growing organization. Our corporate staff makes significant contributions to the success of each store through their hard work and dedication.

We are currently seeking a high-energy payroll professional to join our payroll team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audit weekly payroll records for approximately 200 stores consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws. Performs payroll reconciliation, identifies, researches and resolves variances and payroll related issues ensuring corrections/adjustment are processed to correct identified errors.
• Verify eligibility for vacation, sick and holiday pay.
• Track employee paid and unpaid leave of absence (FMLA, LOA).
• Review and enter Personnel Change Forms including new/ re-hires, terminations, transfers, salary changes, position changes and address changes into the Lawson payroll system.
• Record changes affecting wages, such as: tax exemptions, insurance coverage, 401(k) contributions and loan payments.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers and resolve issues with a high level of customer service and integrity.
• Collaborate with team members as necessary to ensure deadlines are met.
• Process direct deposit and pay card enrollment forms accurately and timely.
• Ensure all internal controls and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for safeguarding sensitive information and exercising confidentiality.
• Fulfill W-2 form copy requests.
• Assist the payroll manager with report preparation and special projects as assigned.

Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Payroll Manager and will work alongside six Payroll Clerks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate MUST:

• Have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a payroll department.
• Possess strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax withholding and gross up calculations.
• Interpret and apply the Company’s payroll and benefit polices.
• Perform duties with a high level of accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be dependable and be able to work outside of the standard work schedule to ensure payroll processing deadlines are met.
• Effectively work independently and within a team.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and have a strong desire to learn and succeed!

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience with Lawson PR/HR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Bilingual – Spanish

Great Benefits! Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance in addition to generous 401(k) contributions, Vacation, Sick, and many other benefits.

In 1935 Rainbow Shops was founded in New York City. With a vision of becoming a neighborhood boutique Rainbow grew to over 300 stores by 1999. Today, along with sister brands 579 and Marianne, we have over 1,200 locations within 38 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and are one of the fastest-growing junior retailers in the U.S.
Rainbow offers a wide assortment of clothing for juniors, plus sizes, and children, as well as an extensive shoe collection. Rainbow is about bringing you the very latest in new fashions and styles and our assortment is constantly changing. So, if you see something you like you better grab it quick or you may miss out!
Rainbow has also been a pioneer in attractive, well-fitting apparel for plus sizes. We firmly believe that every woman, regardless of shape or size, should enjoy fun, fashionable, and feminine clothing at an affordable price.
Our Headquarters are located in Starret City, Brooklyn and we offer a business casual work environment with room for professional growth and development.