Payroll Analyst — Multi-Location ADP Expert (4-Day Week)

Catholic Diocese of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Paid holidays

4 day workweek

Generous PTO and benefits package

Job summary

The Catholic Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support the Director of HR & Compensation with payroll administration for multi-location parishes and schools.

This role handles Masterfile changes, new hires, checks, reports, and ADP processing, and collaborates on salary scales, deductions, and confidential payroll information. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Minimum five years' payroll processing experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Minimum one year of intermediate MS Excel experience.
• Minimum two years of high-volume, multi-location payroll processing experience preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing, including Masterfile changes and new employee maintenance.
• Prepare checks and preview registers for distribution to parishes and departments.
• Weekly downloads and backup from ADP.
• Support parish payroll needs, new hire paperwork, deductions, rate changes, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly payroll bills and journal entries.
• Create journal entries for disability checks and enter 3rd party sick pay.
• Verify mileage logs and adjust payroll figures as necessary.
• Format and prepare custom reports and maintain salary scales annually.
• Maintain communication with employees regarding inquiries and issues.
• Liaise with ADP for company setup changes, banking changes, and stop payments.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Catholic Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support the Director of HR & Compensation with payroll administration for multi-location parishes and schools.

This role handles Masterfile changes, new hires, checks, reports, and ADP processing, and collaborates on salary scales, deductions, and confidential payroll information. Strong Excel skills and confidentiality required.