PAYROLL AND BUDGETING ANALYST

C2Q Health Solutions•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees in accounting/finance, healthcare administration, or a related field are desirable, but not required.
Experience in a multi-state payroll environment is preferred.
Experience in nonprofit or healthcare sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update payroll records including benefit changes, bonuses, and deductions.
Coordinate 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.
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.