A Payroll Analyst is responsible for complex accounting functions in the preparation, processing, maintenance, verification and reconciliation of employee leave information, retirement, payroll/benefit records and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees
Through February 26, 2027, with potential for extension based on workload and staffing needs Our multi-billion client is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support a high-volume payroll team during a critical year-end period. This person will primarily assist with year-end preparation, reporting, audit support, and payroll data analysis, while also serving as a backup resource for off-cycle payroll processing as needed. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on Workday Payroll professional who is detail-oriented, comfortable working independently in a remote environment, and able to move between reconciliations, reporting requests, and time-sensitive payroll issues. Responsibilities Support year-end payroll preparation, balancing, reconciliation, and validation activities. Reconcile Workday payroll data to year-end documents, including W-2 preview review and resolution of out-of-balance conditions. Produce requested payroll reports and assist with payroll data gathering for internal and external audits. Review and, as needed, enter off-cycle payroll checks, including tax adjustments, imputed income, and other payroll corrections. Serve as backup support for regular payroll processing during periods of reduced staffing or increased workload. Pull, review, and analyze Workday payroll reports, including payroll registers and earnings/deduction detail. Support tax-related processes, including use of Workday quarterly tax filing reports, local tax questions, and Washington workers' compensation code setup. Create and upload EIBs within Workday. Research payroll filing requirements and respond to notices or requests through state tax and related agency portals. Partner with payroll team members to identify, investigate, and resolve payroll data discrepancies. Qualifications Strong, recent hands-on experience with Workday Payroll is required. Experience processing or reviewing Workday off-cycle checks, including tax adjustments and imputed income. Demonstrated year-end payroll experience, including W-2 preview/reconciliation and resolving balancing issues. Strong familiarity with Workday payroll reports, tasks, and EIBs. Knowledge of payroll tax processes, state and local tax requirements, and agency portals. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, calculations, and
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functions. Experience supporting payroll audits and producing ad hoc payroll reports. Familiarity with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, and Gmail. Experience working with payroll vendors such as ADP and/or OneSource Virtual is preferred. Comfort using AI tools to assist with data evaluation is a plus, but not required. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
