Hybrid Payroll Analyst - Tax & Reporting Specialist

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 61,200 - 104,100; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the Payroll team. This role reports to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting and assists with remittances, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll withholdings, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after an observation period. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate Excel skills with complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Information Technology to implement and test system updates as they relate to taxation and serve as an active member of the yearend W2 process.
• Assist with the creation and generation of reports as they relate to union dues deductions, wages, and other ad hoc topics.
• Serve as a back‑up to the Sr Payroll Tax Administrator in the evaluation of tax status of the foreign national employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

SAP/BUworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston University is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the Payroll team. This role reports to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting and assists with remittances, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll withholdings, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after an observation period. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in