Payroll Analyst

NUTEC; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

NUTEC is seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to oversee payroll operations across NC, Texas, and Ohio. The role handles weekly and biweekly payrolls, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for hourly and salaried staff.

The ideal candidate has strong payroll expertise, solid accounting knowledge, hands-on ADP experience, and the ability to manage payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience with multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and compliance requirements.
• ADP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Administer weekly and biweekly payroll cycles with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, tax information, and direct deposit details.
• Review timesheets, attendance, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on employee status changes and terminations.
• Process payroll tax filings and timely payment of liabilities.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll closing activities.
• Prepare, audit, and distribute payroll reports for management.
• Assist with audits related to payroll and employee records.
• Manage payroll system updates and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Year-end W-2 processing and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP RUN

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to oversee and administer payroll operations across three U.S. states (NC, Texas & Ohio). This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of both weekly and biweekly payrolls, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, working knowledge of general accounting principles, hands-on experience with ADP Payroll systems, and the ability to manage payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Administer both weekly and biweekly payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, tax information, and direct deposit details.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams regarding employee status changes, benefits, compensation adjustments, and terminations.
• Process payroll tax filings and ensure timely payment of payroll-related liabilities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payroll accounting.
• Prepare, audit, and distribute payroll reports for management.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll and employee records.
• Manage payroll system updates and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies.
• Support year-end activities including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Assist with other accounting-related activities required by management.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Experience processing payroll across multiple U.S. states.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP RUN, or similar ADP payroll platforms.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
• General accounting knowledge, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll accruals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing or multi-location operations.
• Knowledge of benefits administration and HRIS systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.