Payroll Financial Analyst I-II: Compliance & Reporting

Knife River; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation, located in Bismarck, ND, seeks a Payroll Financial Analyst to ensure compliance with payroll regulations, prepare tax filings, and maintain payroll records with strong internal controls ensuring data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field, and 1–4+ years of payroll processing and financial analysis experience. Proficiency in Excel and payroll software is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or related field.
• 1–4+ years of experience in payroll processing, tax filings, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with payroll systems (Payroll Software).
• Ability to analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ensuring accuracy in payroll processing and financial reporting.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in payroll data.
• Clear and effective communication with team members.
• Handling sensitive payroll information with discretion.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Prioritizing tasks to ensure timely payroll processing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of federal, state, and local payroll taxes and reporting.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with payroll regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze payroll-related financial reports.
• Data Analysis: Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Process Improvements: Participate in standardization of payroll systems and software.
• Audit Support: Provide support during audits.
• Data Requests: Respond to non-routine data requests or create ad hoc reports.
• Research: Research payroll law and apply knowledge to business practices and system setup.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or related field

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Knife River Corporation, located in Bismarck, ND, seeks a Payroll Financial Analyst to ensure compliance with payroll regulations, prepare tax filings, and maintain payroll records with strong internal controls ensuring data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field, and 1–4+ years of payroll processing and financial analysis experience. Proficiency in Excel and payroll software is essential.