PAYROLL ANALYST (Multi-State)
Location: Remote
Industry: HealthCare / SaaS
Pay: $35/hr. – $40/hr.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to manage and optimize multi-state payroll operations for a growing organization of approximately 1,000 employees with $500M+ in annual revenue. This role sits at the intersection of HR, Finance, and Compliance, ensuring accurate, timely payroll while maintaining a high standard of service for employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing across multiple states
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Maintain and document payroll processes to ensure audit readiness
- Coordinate with payroll vendors and manage GL codes, grants, and departmental allocations
- Audit W-2s and oversee payroll reporting accuracy
- Serve as a point of contact for employees, responding to payroll-related inquiries
- Ensure proper flow of pay, deductions, and benefits through payroll systems
- Support continuous improvement of payroll systems and workflows
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of payroll experience (multi-state strongly preferred)
- Experience working in Healthcare and/or SaaS environments
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity and ClickTime
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and accounting integration
- Familiarity with general ledger processes and payroll-related financial reporting
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to partner cross-functionally
Nice to have:
- Experience with systems such as Workday
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- FPC or CPP certification (preferred)
Why Join Us
- Fully Remote!
- Opportunity to support a mission-driven organization in Healthcare and SaaS
- Exposure to complex, multi-state payroll operations at scale
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment with HR and Finance leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits
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Job ID: 60487387962
Category: Interim Accounting & Finance
Location: Remote,