Senior Payroll Analyst

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For one of our clients, we are looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst , remotely from United States .

In this role, you will oversee payroll processing and related financial controls for employees across the United States, including salaried and hourly staff. You will play a critical role in managing tax compliance, auditing payroll processes, and working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth and accurate payroll operations. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of payroll functions, have exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, growing organization. If you're ready to contribute your payroll expertise and drive operational efficiencies, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact.

Accountabilities:

• Administer and analyze full-scope payroll processing, including reviewing employee data, inputting payroll transactions, and auditing earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Lead federal, state, and local tax compliance, including tax reconciliations, filing W-2s and 941s, and resolving discrepancies.
• Stay updated on evolving tax regulations to ensure compliance and work with payroll vendors and internal teams to implement necessary system changes.
• Oversee payroll for affiliate companies, ensuring audits and compliance are met, and responding to reporting requests and audit materials.
• Work with internal partners to improve payroll processes, implementing new procedures to automate and streamline tasks.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, business partners, and affiliates for payroll-related questions and issues.

Requirements

• A university degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll functions, ideally with experience managing payroll independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and logical approach to solving payroll challenges.
• Experience within a fast-growing organization and a passion for handling accounting and reconciliations related to payroll.
• Prior experience working with state agencies to resolve tax notices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, and IT.
• A hands-on attitude, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Financial advisory services.
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits (Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Equity shares.
• Discretionary PTO plan.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible working hours and a remote-first company.
• Paid company holidays.
• Free digital therapist for you and your family.

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