Payroll Analyst

LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLYNo 3rd Parties/Sub VendorsLocation: Hybrid (3 days on-site per week) in Pittsburgh, PAJob Type: Full Time / PermanentWork Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holders OnlyOverview: The A.C.Coy company has an immediate opening for a Payroll Analyst - Multi-state. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of payroll administration or analyst experience working with multiple states across the U.S.Responsibilities:Ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls by verifying time and attendance records, reviewing and processing payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments, and ensuring accurate calculations of gross pay, overtime, deductions, taxes, and benefitsMaintain accurate and complete payroll records while ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with company policiesPrepare, reconcile, and distribute payroll reports and data feeds to internal stakeholders, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and proper formattingEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholding requirements, wage and hour laws, and company policiesInvestigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, record inconsistencies, and employee inquiries related to payroll payments, deductions, taxes, and year-end tax documentsCollaborate closely with Human Resources, Accounting, Benefits, and other departments to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate employee data managementSupport internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports as neededParticipate in year-end payroll activities, including payroll reconciliations and preparation of W-2 forms and other required tax reportingAssist with the administration, testing, enhancement, and implementation of payroll systems, upgrades, and process improvementsIdentify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficienciesPerform other duties and special projects as assignedEducation Required:Bachelor's degreeCertified Payroll Professional is a plusExperience Required:5+ years of payroll experience as an administrator or analyst in a multi-state environmentThorough knowledge of payroll processes, payroll taxation, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements for multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll environmentsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsHigh attention to detailAbility to handle sensitive employee information with the highest degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion