Payroll Analyst II

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Jones is hiring a Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll team in the Compensation Operations Department. You will manage US multi-state and Canadian payrolls, ensuring accurate calculations, timely tax remittance, and strong regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance and Product Teams to move payroll strategy to execution, lead moderate-to-complex projects, and design processes that improve accuracy and efficiency for our associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, FPC, PCP, or CPA preferred.
• 3–5+ years of accounting/finance experience, public accounting preferred.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel and large dataset handling.

Responsibilities

• Payroll calculations and reporting for US and Canadian payrolls; respond to inquiries from associates and regulators.
• Develop internal controls for accurate payroll reporting and compliance.
• Support process improvements and lead complex projects tied to payroll functions.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance and Product Teams to implement payroll initiatives.

Skills

Payroll calculations

Reporting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

ADP

Excel

Time & Labor systems

Job description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately‑owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Overview:

We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll team within the Compensation Operations Department. Our group is responsible for processing US multi-state and Canadian multi-province payrolls and tax remittance while reporting in an accurate, compliant, and timely manner. We partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and others to ensure we're keeping pace with ever changing rules and regulations while providing a high‑class user experience. Additionally, we collaborate with our Product Teams to move from strategy to execution, designing and enhancing business processes with simplicity and transparency while creating capacity for our business areas to move the business forward. This role is responsible for owning moderate to complex projects tied to key Payroll processing functions that ultimately finalize net pay for checks in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and other regulatory statues and/or related tax compliance functions to deliver tax forms to our associates.

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Payroll Calculations & Reporting – Ensure accurate system calculations and timely reporting of US and Canadian payrolls, responding to questions and special requests from associates and regulatory agencies, researching payroll laws and regulations, and creating projections, general ledger reconciliations, and special reports for leadership.
• Systems & Controls – Develop and execute internal controls required for accurate payroll reporting and compliance. Balance operational and system priorities while also removing obstacles for team members to meet critical payroll deadlines and ensure financial integrity of payroll programs. This includes reviewing automated audit controls and payroll journal entries.
• Continuous Improvement – Recommend, document, and support implementation of process improvements for payroll procedures through detailed research and analysis. Support the identification, planning, and/or execution of complex projects while adhering to internal/external deadlines.
• Collaboration – Understand the broad span of influence which comes with handling confidential compensation information for every associate in the US and Canada, and partnering with our department leaders and associates to ensure strategic initiatives tied to payroll are implemented successfully.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required with an emphasis in Accountancy, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
• One or more certifications preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), CAN Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience:

• 3 to 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, or related field with public accounting experience preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on intermediate to advanced Excel experience navigating and controlling large datasets
• Experience working within payroll systems and processes including PeopleSoft, ADP, and time & labor system experience is a plus

**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short‑and‑long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short‑and‑long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax‑advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.