Senior Payroll Specialist – Multi-State & Acquisitions Lead

AvonRisk; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AvonRisk is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead multi-state payroll processing for a growing portfolio of entities. You will own payroll cycles, ensure accuracy, and drive tax compliance across states while integrating acquisitions onto the payroll platform.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this senior IC role requires independence, strong internal controls, and collaboration with HR and finance to close books each period. Experience with Paylocity and Dynamics 365 BC is a plus.

Qualifications

• Progressive payroll experience across multiple states.
• Experience consolidating payrolls from another provider.
• Strong knowledge of state wage-and-hour rules, esp. California.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and off-cycle payrolls for multiple entities and divisions.
• Review payroll registers and ensure bonuses, commissions, and one-time payments are approved.
• Own multi-state payroll tax compliance and local registrations.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger monthly using Dynamics 365 BC.
• Lead payroll aspects of acquisitions and integrations with accurate mapping.
• Support audits, SOC reporting, and respond to employee payroll questions.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Paylocity

Payroll GL reconciliation

Advanced Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPP or FPC a plus

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

ADP

Job description

AvonRisk is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead multi-state payroll processing for a growing portfolio of entities. You will own payroll cycles, ensure accuracy, and drive tax compliance across states while integrating acquisitions onto the payroll platform.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this senior IC role requires independence, strong internal controls, and collaboration with HR and finance to close books each period. Experience with Paylocity and Dynamics 365 BC is a plus.