Payroll Analyst

Dashiell • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com. Job Title: Payroll Analyst Location : 12301 Kurland Drive, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77034. Primary Function: The Payroll Analyst is responsible for performing accurate and timely in-house payroll processing and managing all associated federal, state, and local tax filings. This role ensures payroll data integrity, compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports HR and Finance with payroll reporting and analysis. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and working knowledge of payroll tax regulations are essential.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of payroll laws and multi-state payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with in-house full cycle payroll processing.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• High attention to detail, accuracy and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong Communication skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience responding to tax agency notices.
• General accounting knowledge, including payroll-related GL reconciliations.
• FPC or CPP certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, HR or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of in-house payroll experience, including payroll tax responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• In-House Payroll Processing Process full-cycle payroll, including validating hours worked, earnings, deductions, bonusses, and adjustments
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure accurate employee onboarding, changes, and separation.
• Maintain deadlines and workflow documentation
• Payroll Tax Filings & Compliance Prepare, file, and remit all payroll tax obligations, including federal, state and local withholding.
• Complete quarterly and annual filings (941, 940, state returns, W-2, ect.).
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Manage state and local tax registrations, SUI rates, and account setups.
• Respond to and resolve tax notices directly with agencies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Reporting & Analysis Generate payroll, tax and analytical reports for Finance, HR, and leadership.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
• Systems Supports Maintain payroll systems and ensure accurate configuration of tax and earnings codes.
• Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and enhancements.
• Document procedures and support continuous process improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee.
• Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees