Payroll Analyst – Accounting

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. Manage and reconcile bi-weekly, quarterly commission, and off-cycle U.S.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in U.S. payroll processing, compliance, and system administration, with a strong proficiency in Workday and Excel. Capable of managing payroll workflows, generating reports, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Payroll Processing ExperienceWorkday Payroll SystemU.S. Payroll ComplianceExcel ProficiencyFederal/State Payroll Tax Knowledge

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Hard Skills

U.S. Payroll ProcessingPayroll CompliancePayroll Journal EntriesTime Tracking AdministrationLeave of Absence ProcessingFringe Benefits Management401K/Roth ContributionsVLOOKUPsPivot TablesFormulas

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCuriosity for AI ToolsExcellent Employee Experience

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADP SmartComplianceFidelityNetSuite

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax LawsLabor LawsHigh-Growth EnvironmentSmall to Midsize Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and reconcile bi-weekly, quarterly commission, and off-cycle U.S. payrolls using Workday
Administer Workday Time Tracking for non-exempt hourly employees and ensure accurate, timely timecard submission and approval
Process leave of absence amounts, fringe benefits, equity transactions, and 401K/Roth contributions using Fidelity
Liaise with ADP support to ensure accurate and timely processing of garnishments, taxes, and net pay
Collaborate with People, Finance, and external payroll partners to improve payroll workflows
Serve as the first point of contact for U.S. payroll inquiries and provide an excellent employee experience
Generate and analyze payroll reports using Workday
Reconcile and prepare month-end U.S. payroll journal entries
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
Provide additional support to the Senior Payroll Analyst
Complete ad hoc tasks and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of U.S. payroll processing experience for small to midsize organizations
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance
Understanding of Federal/State payroll tax and labor laws
Strong in-house payroll system experience, including ability to quickly learn new systems
Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities in a high-growth environment
Highly proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas
Curiosity to use AI tools thoughtfully in payroll workflows
Experience with Workday payroll system, ADP SmartCompliance, or vendor implementation preferred
Experience with NetSuite and creating and reconciling payroll journal entries preferred
Experience with Workday modules, including HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive cash compensation
Equity
Benefits
401K/Roth contributions
Fringe benefits, including Carrot and BenePass
Reasonable accommodations during the application process
Hybrid work arrangement with office Anchor Days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays