Payroll Analyst: Precise, Multi-State Payroll & Compliance

Businessolver; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Businessolver seeks a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely US payroll processing and compliance across multiple states. You will review data, validate timekeeping and employee changes, resolve routine discrepancies, and provide backup during peak periods.

You will assist with tax withholding, year-end reporting, W-2 support, and payroll reconciliations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering clear, professional communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of US payroll processing experience.
• Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance/HR or related field.
• Working knowledge of US payroll concepts and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems (Ceridian Dayforce, ADP, Workday).
• Ability to handle confidential payroll information with accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must align hours with Payroll Manager (8am-5pm CT).

Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or process biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, direct deposit changes, employee updates, and tax elections.
• Review terminations for final pay timing, deduction, and documentation.
• Support payroll tax withholding, deduction, filing, and reporting activities.
• Research payroll discrepancies, tax variances, missing information, and timecard issues; resolve routine items and escalate as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, garnishments, and pay statements.
• Maintain payroll records and support reporting, reconciliations, audit requests, compliance documentation, and internal controls.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll activities including payroll reconciliations and W-2 support.
• Review and prepare escalated off-cycle payroll runs as needed.
• Serve as backup for payroll during absences or high-volume periods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

ADP

Workday

Job description

Businessolver seeks a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely US payroll processing and compliance across multiple states. You will review data, validate timekeeping and employee changes, resolve routine discrepancies, and provide backup during peak periods.

You will assist with tax withholding, year-end reporting, W-2 support, and payroll reconciliations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering clear, professional communication in a fast-paced environment.