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Financial Analyst
Business Professional
Overland Park, Kansas, 66251
Contract
Ref.: 142256
Job Summary
Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a Financial Analyst III to join their team. This role will support payroll operations by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while driving process improvements, supporting payroll projects, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize payroll operations.
Key Details:
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell 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 https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
Our client, a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a Financial Analyst III to join their team. This role will support payroll operations by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while driving process improvements, supporting payroll projects, and partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize payroll operations.
Key Details:
- Contract Type: Contract
- Duration: 26 weeks (05/25/2026 – 11/24/2026)
- Work Location: Overland Park, KS
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week; 100% onsite during training may be required)
- Manage payroll programs to ensure accurate payroll processing, payments, and reporting
- Coordinate payroll tax activities, garnishments, and payroll operations while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations
- Lead and support payroll-related projects, including coordinating timelines, facilitating meetings, conducting testing, and validating data
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvements, standardization initiatives, and automation opportunities to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with Legal, Accounting, Human Resources, and other internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and maintain compliance
- Analyze payroll data to identify trends, troubleshoot discrepancies, and recommend solutions
- Support additional payroll initiatives and projects as assigned by leadership
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll tax, garnishments, and payroll compliance
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
- Experience analyzing large datasets and making data-driven recommendations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
- 4+ years of progressive payroll experience
- Experience working with HR, payroll, reporting applications, and system integrations
- Project or process management experience
- Experience driving payroll process improvements or automation initiatives
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams including Legal, Accounting, and Human Resources
- Experience supporting enterprise-level payroll operations
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management abilities
- Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Location: Overland Park, KS
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week; training may require 100% onsite attendance)
- Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $30.00 and $40.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
- 401(k) offered
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell 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 https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
