A client with Kforce is seeking a Payroll Analyst II to join their team in Cincinnati, OH. This is a hybrid opportunity with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. Duties Include: * Performs a variety of accounting functions in preparation, distribution and reporting of payroll ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations * Balances bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll ledger, research exception items and takes corrective action * Reconciles all tax and unemployment liability accounts to the general ledger and investigates variances * Prepares monthly/quarterly payroll tax reporting and researches and resolves payroll/tax reporting issues * Assists with preparation of quarterly payroll tax reporting and researches and resolves payroll/tax reporting issues * Works closely with technical departments to implement process improvements, test system changes and lead special projects within the payroll department * Serves as liaison to employees and payroll associates to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company-specific pay policies * Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by department, location, country, etc. * Interprets pay policies (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to various accounts correctly * Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff