Payroll Analyst

Tesoro Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a leading independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products with a strategically focused presence in the western United States. Tesoro, through our subsidiaries, owns and operates seven refineries with a combined capacity of over 895,000 barrels per day. Our retail-marketing system includes over 2,400 retail stations under the ARCO®, Shell®, Exxon®, Mobil®, USA Gasoline™, Rebel™ and Tesoro® brands.

Serves as a member of the payroll team, performs a range of moderately complex assignments, developing the ability to do more complex work, and analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.

• Coordinates processing of regular and off-cycle payrolls for all Tesoro employees.
• Prepares and reconciles the stock option, relocation and rewards and recognition reporting requirements.
• Assists with testing to ensure payroll system is configured based on regulatory requirements and validates integrity of the system.
• Coordinates processing and payment of all types of garnishments for all Tesoro Companies.
• Reconciles and reports garnishment and voluntary deduction to third party vendors.
• Assists with balancing and preparing annual W-2 forms and other year-end reporting
• Collaborates with others on projects to ensure compliance and efficiency in payroll processing.
• Maintains a desk references as a resource available to the Company.
• Evaluates current systems, and recommends and develops operating efficiency improvements.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• Two or more years of relevant work experience, preferably payroll or accounting systems experience.
• SAP payroll experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter and quick learner
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well on large and small cross-functional teams
• Comfortable with changing environment and responsibilities
• Team player
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite