Senior Payroll Associate | $90K–$100K Base | Boston, MA | Hybrid

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC in Boston seeks a Senior Payroll Associate to join the payroll team. You will manage biweekly, multi-state payroll for 1,000+ U.S. employees using ADP, coordinate with ADP for issues, and record transactions in Workday.

You’ll handle deductions, 401(k) elections, and audit activities with the finance/HR teams. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a Bachelor’s in finance or accounting.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Workday.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees using ADP.
• Coordinate with ADP to resolve payroll issues and prepare manual off-cycle payments.
• Record payroll transactions and reconcile journal entries in Workday.
• Manage payroll deductions, fringe benefits, and 401(k) elections.
• Reconcile monthly payroll bank statements and payroll accounts.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual payroll and corporate audits.
• Support payroll-related projects across finance and HR.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Confidential information handling

Prioritize deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate to join its established payroll team in Boston.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative finance and HR environment, supporting payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce while gaining exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and audit activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, multi-state payroll for over 1,000 U.S. employees using ADP
• Coordinate with ADP to resolve payroll issues and prepare manual off-cycle payments
• Record payroll transactions and reconcile journal entries in Workday
• Manage payroll deductions, fringe benefits, and employee 401(k) elections
• Reconcile monthly payroll bank statements and payroll accounts
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with annual payroll and corporate audits
• Support payroll-related projects and other initiatives across finance and HR

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of payroll experience
• Experience with ADP, preferably Workforce Now
• Familiarity with Workday
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage confidential employee information
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-business-unit environment
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance or accounting

This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional looking to build on their experience within a sophisticated, fast-paced investment firm.