Specialist, Payroll Administrations

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

BNY is looking for a Specialist in Payroll Administrations in Pittsburgh, PA, to support regional payroll tax processes. The role involves managing filings, resolving inquiries, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in payroll tax, demonstrating proficiency in tax statement reviews and process improvement initiatives. A competitive compensation package with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll tax with proven expertise under complex regional tax regulations.
• Proficiency in high-volume tax statement review and accurate filings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end regional payroll tax processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for complex payroll tax inquiries.
• Implement tax law and regulatory changes.
• Strengthen financial controls by reconciling payroll fees.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Tax Compliance

Accounting

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At BNY, our culture empowers our teams to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Our teams leverage cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to drive transformative solutions for clients worldwide.

We are hiring a Specialist, Payroll Administrations to join our Payroll team in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role you will support end‑to‑end regional payroll tax processes and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end‑to‑end regional payroll tax processes, including weekly and quarterly filings, post‑pay‑run reconciliations, and year‑end tax payments and benefit statements.
• Serve as a point of contact for complex payroll tax inquiries, resolving escalations from managers and employees.
• Implement tax law and regulatory changes into payroll systems across applicable countries, adapting processes as needed.
• Strengthen financial controls by reconciling benefits, equity, and tax payroll fees to agency payments, and preparing complex tax and accounting records and reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll tax with a background in Payroll Administration and/or Accounting; proven expertise under highly complex regional tax regulations.
• Proficiency in high‑volume tax statement review, balance‑sheet accounting, and cash reconciliation, with a track record of accurate, timely filings and audit‑ready documentation.
• Experience analyzing tax processes, recommending process improvements, and ensuring ongoing compliance across jurisdictions.

Benefits

BNY offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes:

• Base salary determined by market data, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan, plus company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid volunteer time.

Base salary and benefits details are provided during the hiring process.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans.