Payroll & Accounting Analyst: Data-Driven, Detail-Oriented

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with matching

Generous PTO & holidays

Bonus/incentive program

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

The Standard is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and robust payroll tax administration. You will work closely with HR, Benefits, and Finance to maintain data integrity and support audits, with a focus on continuous process improvements and customer service excellence.

The role requires multi-state payroll experience, strong Excel and ERP/Workday skills, and a willingness to travel annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• 6 years of payroll experience, multi-state workforce widely distributed.
• Strong payroll tax compliance knowledge at federal, state and local levels.
• Experience with large ERP/payroll systems, including Workday preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to leverage automation and AI tools to improve payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and audit payroll data for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and tax reporting activities.
• Research and resolve complex payroll issues and notices.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, HRIS and vendors on inquiries.
• Support audits and participate in testing of payroll system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll tax compliance

Excel

Workday Payroll

Data analysis

AI-enabled tools

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Workday Payroll

ERP systems

Job description

The Standard is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Analyst to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and robust payroll tax administration. You will work closely with HR, Benefits, and Finance to maintain data integrity and support audits, with a focus on continuous process improvements and customer service excellence.

The role requires multi-state payroll experience, strong Excel and ERP/Workday skills, and a willingness to travel annually.