Payroll Analyst

21 hours, 45 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
HR and Recruiting
Nightingale College

Nightingale College

Nightingale College is a proprietary post-secondary institution dedicated to providing accredited nursing education programs. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement, the College offers Associate and Bachelor's Degree of Nursi...

Education Services
51-250
Founded 2010

Description

  • Execute payroll settlement after approval, including bank uploads, 401(k)/HSA remittances, and post-payroll sign-off.
  • Process cancel/correct actions only with documented authorization from Accounting leadership.
  • Prepare settlement summary reports for Finance leadership.
  • Upload tax notifications to the HRIS as received to maintain state and local tax compliance.
  • Analyze payroll tax variances and reconciliation items, and escalate anomalies to Accounting leadership.
  • Serve as Finance's subject-matter expert on payroll tax and settlement questions from CX Partners and external auditors.
  • Maintain documentation supporting quarterly and annual compliance and settlement audits.
  • Provide technical guidance on payroll tax implications of hiring in new states, benefits changes, and compensation structure updates.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPP or similar payroll certification strongly preferred.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in payroll settlement, payroll tax compliance, or multi-state payroll administration.
  • Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax law for a remote, all-states/territories workforce.
  • Experience configuring tax and settlement modules in an HRIS platform such as Paycom, Workday, ADP, or UKG.
  • Strong analytical and research skills to track and interpret changing tax regulations.
  • Ability to translate payroll and compliance details into clear updates for non-payroll audiences, including Finance leadership.
  • High integrity and independence; this role executes settlement but does not approve its own work.
  • Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required.
  • Attendance at New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah is required for all new hires.

Benefits

  • Budgeted hiring range of $68,010.20 to $80,012 USD.
  • Travel, lodging, and other accommodations are covered for New Collaborator Orientation in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Fully remote work arrangement.
  • Commitment to professional development and personal growth.
  • Work-life integration support.
  • Opportunity to work for an equal opportunity employer with a mission focused on underserved and diverse communities.

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