Dashiell Corporation · 9 hours ago
Payroll Analyst
Dashiell Corporation is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility and energy industries. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, managing tax filings, ensuring compliance, and supporting HR and Finance with payroll reporting and analysis.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Generate payroll, tax and analytical reports for Finance, HR, and leadership
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, reconciliations, and audits
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Long term disability insurance
Employee assistance plan
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
401(k) with immediate vesting