PAYROLL AND BUDGETING ANALYST

Job Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Finance team as a Payroll and Budgeting Analyst. This hybrid role will be split between payroll administration and budgeting/forecasting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in payroll processing and financial planning, and the ability to work cross-functionally to support accurate financial operations and strategic decision-making.

Payroll

• Maintain and update payroll records including benefit changes, bonuses, and deductions.
• Coincide with HR to ensure accuracy of employee data prior to payroll processing.
• Monitor timecard submissions and follow up on missing or inconsistent data.
• Process bi-weekly payrolls for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports.
• Track garnishments, wage assignments, and other deductions to ensure proper application.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll and labor-related reconciliations, reports, and support monthly close process.
• Stay up-to-date on payroll laws and regulations and recommend process improvements.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts across departments.
• Analyze financial trends and variances against budget, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather inputs and refine budget assumptions.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for senior management and board presentations, as needed.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required. Advanced degrees in accounting/finance, healthcare administration, or a related field are desirable, but not required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in payroll and/or financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines timely and accurately.
• Experience in a multi-state payroll environment is preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare sectors is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – duration of up to 6 hours a day
• Sitting/Stationary positions – sedentary position for a duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods
• Lifting/Push/Pull – up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and other items used in the job scope using OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Bending/Squatting – have to be able to safely bend or squat to perform the essential functions under the scope of the job
• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – must be able to maneuver stairs safely, climb up/down and walk to access work areas
• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools to complete essential job functions (i.e., typing, use of supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Sight/Visual Requirements – must be able to read documentation, papers, orders, signs, etc., and accurately type/write documentation, etc.
• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (language) Requirements – must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, co-workers, clients, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy.
• Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

Schedule

8:30AM – 5:30PM Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

Salary Range (Min-Max): $69,000.00 - $73,000.00