Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Finance

Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Finance as a Service - Payroll Services

Senior Associate US Payroll
Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Associate US Payroll to diligently execute our US Payroll operations. This role will handle end-to-end payroll processing, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, interact with the necessary workgroups to ensure a smooth payroll, and handle employee inquires related to payroll. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of payroll systems and payroll taxation.

• Assist in the accurate and timely processing of US payroll, including regular, off-cycle, and bonus runs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including IRS and DOL/FLSA requirements.
• Support payroll schedules, tax filings, W-2 issuance, and year-end reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR and Benefits teams to execute employee data changes, benefits, and deductions.
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• Participate in training and development opportunities to ensure effectiveness and compliance with best practices.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current with changes in payroll laws

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; FPC or CPP preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll
• Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations, payroll tax compliance and payroll best practices.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets and report on trends and assessments

• Experience with Smartsheet, Excel, ServiceNow
• Familiarity with quarter end and year end payroll and payroll tax analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Client facing experience and executive presence

• US shift, 8-5 EST/EDT