PAYROLL ANALYST, FINANCE, Comptroller's Office, AP & Payroll Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission for employees and  &

Tuition remission for employees and ?

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Payroll Analyst in the Comptroller's Office to support remittances, reconciliations, and reporting of payroll withholdings. The role will report to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting and focus on accuracy and compliance in tax payments.

Hybrid work up to three days per week after the observation period, with benefits including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and tuition remission for courses at Boston University for employees and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate Excel skills for complex data analysis.
• Experience analyzing data to draw conclusions and inform management.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize routine and ad-hoc requests.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate in work output.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT to implement and test system updates related to taxation and support year-end W2 process.
• Create and generate reports related to union dues deductions, wages, and other topics as needed.
• Serve as a backup to the Senior Payroll Tax Administrator for evaluating tax status of foreign national employees.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP/BUworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAYROLL ANALYST, FINANCE, Comptroller's Office, AP & Payroll Services

Job Description

Category: Charles River Campus – Professional

Job Location: Boston, MA, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code: 26500157430709

Posted Date: 7/9/2026

Salary Grade: 48

Expected Hiring Range: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00

Overview

The Payroll Analyst is a key member of the Payroll team at Boston University. Reporting to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting, they will assist with the remittances (including but not limited to federal, state, and local withholding taxes and union dues deductions), reconciliation, and reporting of all payroll withholdings. This role will work with the Associate Director to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations while supporting payroll operations and responding to tax-related inquiries.

Key Duties

• 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 backup to the Sr Payroll Tax Administrator in the evaluation of tax status of foreign national employees.

Salary

• Salary Grade 48 – Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100
• New hires can expect an initial annual salary between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($65,000 - $75,000).

Working Arrangement & Benefits

Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (remote work up to three days per week) after a successful observation period. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and tuition remission for courses at Boston University for full‑time employees. The tuition remission benefit extends to dependents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Experience in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Proven track record of multi‑tasking and prioritizing routine tasks and ad‑hoc requests.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of SAP/BUworks and Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.