Financial Analyst III

# Financial Analyst IIIApply**Job#: 3040586****Job Description:****Description:**This role provides payroll expertise to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing within the organization. It manages payroll programs and supports payroll operations by troubleshooting issues, assisting escalations, and contributing to process improvements. Success is measured by timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance adherence, and effective collaboration with internal partners. The work impacts organizational payroll integrity and supports internal clients through subject matter expertise and process optimization.**Job Responsibilities:*** Manage payroll programs to ensure accurate payment and reporting* Coordinate and execute payroll tax, garnishments, and general payroll operations to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness* Lead and participate in payroll-related projects by coordinating timelines, facilitating meetings, and validating data through testing* Develop and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency* Collaborate with internal partners such as Legal, Accounting, and Human Resources to resolve payroll issues and support compliance* Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed**Education and Work Experience:*** Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)* 4+ years of progressive payroll experience (Preferred)* Experience performing numerous functions of HR, Payroll, reporting applications, and system integrations (Preferred)**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Problem Solving Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, critical thinking, set priorities, problem-solve, and make decisions and follow-through (Required)* Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to relay complex information succinctly (Required)* Customer Service Provide consulting skills to internal and external partners to drive best practices (Required)* Analytics Ability to apply analytical reasoning in problem assessment and resolution so must be proficient with using root cause analysis concepts (Required)* Microsoft Excel Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas (Required)* Data Management Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of data and make data-driven decisions and recommendations (Required)* Demonstrated ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish organizational goals (Required)* Project Management Project or process management experience a plus (Required)**Licenses and Certifications:*** Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (Preferred) *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Overland Park, KS, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** June 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $45 - $46 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr