Payroll Analyst

Location: Birmingham, MI

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are partnering with a well-established, U.S. organization seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join its growing payroll team. Supporting a complex payroll operation across multiple states, this role plays a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, financial reconciliation, reporting compliance, and internal audit control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong accounting knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Reconciliation

• Update and reconcile payroll balance sheets on a biweekly basis
• Review and balance payroll files prior to submission for final audit and transmission
• Participate in weekly review of hours and earnings to ensure payroll accuracy
• Balance data between payroll and financial systems on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain audits and controls between payroll systems and General Ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare certified payroll billing information and required reports
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and labor regulations
• Conduct periodic internal audits across payroll areas
• Prepare supporting materials for external auditors
• Properly document completion of all audit processes and escalate concerns where necessary

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll
• Experience supporting multi-state and multi-entity payroll operations
• Understanding of General Ledger functions and accounting principles

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and internal control awareness
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and labor compliance requirements

If you are a detail-oriented Payroll professional with strong expertise and experience managing complex payroll systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? - Contact Liam today

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