Payroll Operations Analyst: Client Payroll & Compliance

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst (Payroll Analyst II) to join our HR Systems & Payroll team. You will manage payroll data for clients, verify inputs, and transmit payroll information accurately while supporting quarterly tax reports and verifications.

Candidate should have 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with Excel, and familiarity with payroll software (ADP preferred) to ensure timely, compliant processing across multiple clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of payroll experience is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience with payroll software is required; knowledge of ADP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationship with clients.
• Input, verify and transmit payroll data for clients.
• Update the payroll system for new hires, terminations, salary changes, department changes or any other pertinent payroll information received.
• Prepare quarterly payroll tax reports as needed.
• Complete mortgage and SUI verifications, as requested.
• Assist with workers' compensation audits, preparation of employee census data, upload retirement plan contribution data, respond to tax notices as necessary.
• Process bonus payments and other special payrolls upon request.

Skills

Payroll data entry

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst (Payroll Analyst II) to join our HR Systems & Payroll team. You will manage payroll data for clients, verify inputs, and transmit payroll information accurately while supporting quarterly tax reports and verifications.

Candidate should have 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with Excel, and familiarity with payroll software (ADP preferred) to ensure timely, compliant processing across multiple clients.