Senior Payroll Analyst - Accounting

Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.•Boston, MA

4d•$40

About The Position

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts. Job Summary The Senior Payroll Analyst is a technical lead responsible for the accuracy, compliance, and optimization of payroll functions for Bay Cove, CASPAR, and Growthways. Working alongside a peer Senior Analyst, this position ensures 100% data integrity through cross-auditing and shared management of the Ceridian Dayforce system.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of progressive payroll experience; 3+ years in a senior or lead capacity is preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Payroll & Time systems and Google Workspace or equivalent office productivity suite.
Credentials: Must pass an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment).
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a "paired" environment, maintaining consistent standards and professional confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Execution: Manage the full-cycle weekly payroll process, including imports, new hire data, and finalized pay for terminations.
Analytical Auditing: Perform deep-dive audits of "Salary True Ups," blended overtime rates, and retroactive adjustments to ensure precise pay.
Complex Benefits: Validate weekly VOYA contribution files and coordinate ACH transfers for involuntarily terminated employees.
Compliance Administration: Oversee garnishment documentation, tax withholding accuracy for status changes, and recurring cell phone stipends.
Audit Leadership: Lead annual procedures, including auditing payroll calendars, verifying W-2 accuracy, and preparing documentation for external auditors.
Tax Integrity: Monitor Ceridian tax fallouts and coordinate with the appropriate departments for new state and unemployment registrations.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and review payroll tax returns, workers' compensation 52-week summaries, and vacation accrual reports.
General Ledger Alignment: Ensure the accuracy of all data included in payroll functions, including GL mapping and information required by Finance.
Technical Development: Maintain manual and computer-based payroll systems (Ceridian Dayforce) to ensure peak operational efficiency.
HRIS/Finance Integration: Partner with HRIS to configure new deduction/benefit codes and update pay policies; provide high-level support for payroll functions across all entities.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows and enhance reporting capabilities for the Accounting team.