Payroll Analyst

Nth Degree • Duluth, GA

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nth Degree is hiring a Payroll Analyst to administer union benefits, support payroll tax compliance, and maintain accurate payroll-related general ledger accounts for a workforce that includes union and non-union, hourly and salaried employees across multiple states and pay schedules. The role works closely with Finance, HR, and ADP partners and reports to the Director of Payroll, as stated in the job details.

The position is hybrid and based at the corporate office in Duluth, Georgia, with three days per week in the office. The salary range is $75,000–$85,000. Nth Degree is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience as a payroll analyst, specialist, administrator, or accountant, including reconciliations and tax compliance.
• Experience with union payroll, including calculating and reporting benefit fund contributions and working from collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience reconciling payroll taxes and resolving agency notices in a multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, including general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables, for account reconciliations and report preparation.
• A detail-oriented, deadline-driven approach and ability to manage multiple payrolls and filing deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and sound discretion when handling confidential employee and financial information.

Nice To Haves

• ADP Workforce Now experience is strongly preferred; experience with UKG, Paylocity, Paycom, Workday, or a similar platform is transferable.
• Experience with multiple union agreements and benefit funds.
• Payroll experience for a large, multi-state workforce.
• CPP or FPC payroll certification.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, reconcile, and remit contributions and reports to multiple union (Taft-Hartley) benefit funds.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements to ensure accurate union deductions, employer contributions, and fund reporting.
• Partner with ADP to reconcile tax liabilities, review filings, and research and resolve federal, state, and local agency notices.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, including wages, taxes, benefit deductions, and employer contributions, and prepare journal entries.
• Support W-2 reconciliations, tax reporting, and annual audits at quarter- and year-end.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, build reports, and research discrepancies.
• Answer payroll questions from employees, union representatives, Finance, HR, and government agencies.
• Identify ways to strengthen internal controls and improve the speed and accuracy of payroll processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed