Payroll Analyst - Multi-State & Canada Processing

Prometheus Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA plan

Dental coverage

Retirement match

Gym membership

Half-Day Fridays

Paid Time Off

Company outings

Job summary

Prometheus Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely payroll processing for our US multi-state and Canadian employee population. This individual contributor role processes payroll, resolves routine discrepancies, and partners with HR and Finance to keep payroll operations accurate and well documented as we grow.

This full-time position is based in our Raleigh, NC office and offers opportunity to contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance with payroll regulations,

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of multi-state US payroll experience; Canada payroll experience a plus.
• Experience processing payroll for an organization with 300+ employees.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax regulations and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian Dayforce.
• Understanding of payroll accounting principles and GL reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume payroll processing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for payroll data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-monthly payroll for US multi-state employees and Canada, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery each cycle.
• Review payroll inputs — new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and compensation changes — for accuracy prior to processing.
• Research and resolve routine payroll discrepancies, escalating complex issues to the Senior Accounting Manager as needed.
• Maintain payroll calendars and cut-off schedules, coordinating with Finance on funding timelines.
• Support payroll compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory filings.
• Help monitor regulatory changes and update payroll processes and documentation as directed.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested payroll data and documentation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails in line with company data retention requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll knowledge

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Prometheus Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely payroll processing for our US multi-state and Canadian employee population. This individual contributor role processes payroll, resolves routine discrepancies, and partners with HR and Finance to keep payroll operations accurate and well documented as we grow.

This full-time position is based in our Raleigh, NC office and offers opportunity to contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance with payroll regulations,