Payroll Analyst

About the Role Payroll isn't just numbers on a spreadsheet. It's the promise the company keeps to every employee, every pay cycle, no matter which state or territory they call home. As our Payroll Analyst, you'll be the technical and regulatory authority who makes sure that promise never breaks. You'll own end-to-end payroll settlement execution and tax compliance for a fully remote, all-states-and-territories workforce, and you'll be the connective tissue between Payroll and Accounting, making sure Finance leadership always has clear, trustworthy payroll reporting to work from. This role is built on a clean separation of duties: you execute with precision after approval, and you guard compliance independently. That combination of executor and compliance guardian is what keeps our financial integrity and audit readiness rock solid. What You'll Do Settlement Execution Execute payroll settlement following the Senior Manager, Accounting's approval: bank upload, 401(k)/HSA remittances, post-payroll sign-off Process cancel/correct actions only under documented authorization from the Senior Manager, Accounting Prepare settlement summary reports for Finance leadership Tax Compliance Upload tax notifications to the HRIS as received to maintain compliance across state and local tax jurisdictions Analyze payroll tax variances and reconciliation items; escalate anomalies to the Senior Manager, Accounting Cross-Functional Serve as Finance's subject-matter expert on payroll tax and settlement questions from CX Partners and external auditors Maintain documentation supporting quarterly/annual compliance and settlement audits Provide technical guidance on payroll tax implications of new-state hiring, benefits changes, or comp structure updates What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; payroll certification (CPP or similar) strongly preferred 3–5+ years of experience in payroll settlement, payroll tax compliance, or multi-state payroll administration