Payroll Analyst

Nightingale Education Group

Payroll Analyst executing compliant multi-state payroll for a healthcare education provider. Managing tax compliance, settlement reporting, and audit documentation for a fully remote workforce.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,010 - $80,012 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll settlement and tax compliance, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws. Capable of providing technical guidance and maintaining compliance documentation while effectively communicating complex payroll details to non-payroll stakeholders.

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Payroll SettlementPayroll Tax ComplianceHRIS ConfigurationAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll SettlementPayroll Tax ComplianceMulti-State Payroll AdministrationTax Law KnowledgeAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

IntegrityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

PaycomWorkdayADPUKG

Industry Keywords

Payroll TaxComplianceSettlement AuditsTax NotificationsFinance Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute payroll settlement after Senior Manager, Accounting approval, including bank uploads, 401(k)/HSA remittances, and post-payroll sign-off
Process cancel/correct actions under documented authorization from the Senior Manager, Accounting
Prepare settlement summary reports for Finance leadership
Upload tax notifications to the HRIS to maintain compliance across state and local tax jurisdictions
Analyze payroll tax variances and reconciliation items and escalate anomalies
Serve as Finance’s subject-matter expert on payroll tax and settlement questions from CX Partners and external auditors
Maintain documentation supporting quarterly and annual compliance and settlement audits
Provide technical guidance on payroll tax implications of new-state hiring, benefits changes, and compensation structure updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in payroll settlement, payroll tax compliance, or multi-state payroll administration
Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax law for a remote, all-states/territories workforce
Experience configuring tax and settlement modules within an HRIS platform such as Paycom, Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar
Strong analytical and research skills to track and interpret evolving tax regulations
Ability to translate payroll and compliance details into clear, accessible updates for non-payroll audiences, including Finance leadership
High level of integrity and independence
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

All new hires attend New Collaborator Orientation in Salt Lake City, Utah
Travel, lodging, and other accommodations for New Collaborator Orientation covered by the College
Professional development opportunities
Work-life integration support