Payroll Administrator

Requisition Number: 155472

Position Title: Specialist III, Accounting

External Description:

EA was founded 30 years ago by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders to modern EA Favorites like Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Battlefield, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and The Sims.

EA Vision      We inspire and unite the world through play

EA Mission   Build the world’s best digital playground with fun for everyone, anytime, anywhere

Our US Payroll department is in Redwood City CA.  The Payroll Administrator will be working with the Payroll team which is responsible for processing the timely and accurate biweekly multistate payroll for 3700 US employees.

 Responsibilities

Assist in the processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll for US employees via the ADP ProBusiness payroll system

• Perform manual calculations of payroll exceptions; New Hires, Terminations, status and rate changes, etc.
• Perform various audits of source documents against system uploads and manual entries
• Understanding of payroll earning and deduction taxation, pretax and posttax, and exempt
• Apply proper taxation for F1 and J1 Visa employees
• Interpret and process government and court issued support orders and wage garnishments
• Ability to create, maintain, and keep organized Payroll Employee records
• Import data files from outside sources for payroll processing
• Create AdHoc reports for external reporting to Business Partners
• Assist with special projects as required

Skills and Experience

• Strong oral and written communications skills with the ability to work effectively with peers, business partners and employees at all levels
• Understanding of corporate setup and operating under several FEINs
• Emphasis on accuracy and detail oriented
• Analytical skillset that allows for critical thinking for problem solving
• ADP/ProBusiness and report writing experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant processing deadlines
• Maintain data integrity with discretion and confidentiality of sensitive information
• Contribute to overall department efficiencies by identifying and developing solutions

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 62

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.