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Payroll Analyst (Location Flexibility)

RSM
USA
Full-time
Junior · 2–4 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and reconcile multi-country payrolls, including U.S. domestic, Canada and other global payrolls, international assignee (expat/inpat), and shadow payrolls.
  • Serve as the Canada payroll subject matter expert, supporting end-to-end payroll processing, reconciliations, year-end activities, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage complex payroll components including expatriate allowances, hypothetical taxes, tax equalization, and gross ups.
  • Serve as a primary contact for third-party payroll tax vendors, such as ADP, to ensure accurate tax filing, wage reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
  • Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings and reconciliations.
  • Ensure payroll procedures comply with federal, state, local, Canadian, and applicable global payroll requirements; maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and changes in tax legislation.
  • Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2–4 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or international environment.
  • Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
  • 1–2 years of full payroll cycle experience in Workday.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. payroll and taxation, demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end Canadian payroll processing, reconciliations, year-end activities, and compliance requirements, and experience with international payroll practices.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, for payroll calculations and reporting.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills for employee support and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
  • Experience utilizing AI tools to support payroll processing, auditing, research, and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPP or FPC certification from PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association).
  • Knowledge of Global Mobility Payroll or payroll processing for expatriates.
  • Experience working with global mobility tax providers on expatriate compensation management.
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems ServiceNow and ADP SmartCompliance.
  • At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
  • We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.
  • All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
  • Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
  • RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
  • RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.
  • At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
  • Compensation Range: $61,400 - $101,800
  • Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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