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Payroll Analyst

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 29, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a highly analytical and project-ready Payroll Analyst, this remote contract position will manage core payroll processes, support high-priority strategic initiatives, and ensure operational continuity across US and Canadian jurisdictions during a project-intensive cycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead tax reconciliation and audits, preparing documentation for federal and state tax filings in the US and Canada
  • Oversee year-end operations, including pre-year-end audits and data balancing for W-2, 1099, and T4 issuance
  • Support organizational projects through report generation, data extraction, and system alignment
Required Qualifications
  • 5-8+ years of hands-on payroll processing and reconciliation experience in the US and Canada
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience with organizational projects and complex tax reconciliation initiatives
  • PCP or CPP designation preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of third-party payroll systems (e.g., ADP, iiPay)

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