Senior Payroll Analyst: Multistate & Canada Expert

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to oversee complex biweekly payrolls for U.S. and Canadian operations. You will ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, and taxes, while supporting audits and driving process improvements.

You will handle system maintenance, upgrades, and reporting, with emphasis on data integrity, compliance, and cross-jurisdictional filings. This onsite role demands strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is required.
• 4–6 years of payroll experience with multi-state and/or Canadian payrolls preferred.
• CPP designation preferred or in progress.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with payroll systems required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and audit complex biweekly payrolls, validate earnings, deductions, and taxes, and ensure timely and accurate pay delivery across jurisdictions.
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with multi-jurisdictional payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processing, including W-2s and T4s.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute payroll reports for finance, HR, and leadership.
• Prepare payroll audit documentation and support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to oversee complex biweekly payrolls for U.S. and Canadian operations. You will ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, and taxes, while supporting audits and driving process improvements.

You will handle system maintenance, upgrades, and reporting, with emphasis on data integrity, compliance, and cross-jurisdictional filings. This onsite role demands strong analytical and communication skills.