Job Overview – Payroll Analyst
Compensation: $45 – $50/hour (Dependent on Experience)
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Payroll Analyst in Boston, MA for our client, supporting multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and payroll operations. This temporary opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role will focus on full-cycle payroll processing, payroll tax administration, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities as the Payroll Analyst:
- Payroll Processing: Process full-cycle multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.
- Payroll Compliance: Audit payroll data, monitor tax withholdings, garnishments, deductions, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
- Timekeeping Administration: Review and audit employee time records, resolve payroll discrepancies, and ensure accurate payroll inputs.
- Payroll Reporting: Prepare payroll reports, support year-end payroll activities, assist with W-2 processing, and maintain payroll documentation.
- Tax & Process Support: Monitor payroll tax notices, assist with payroll tax projects, and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Employee Support: Respond to payroll-related inquiries and partner with Human Resources and Finance to resolve payroll issues and support payroll operations.
Qualifications for the Payroll Analyst:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle multi-state payroll experience is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, payroll compliance, and multi-state payroll administration is required.
- Technical Skills: Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is strongly preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.