Finance & Payroll Operations Analyst
Our client is looking for a skilled Finance & Payroll Operations Analyst to strengthen their financial operations and ensure compliance across accounting, payroll, and budgeting functions.
This role blends hands-on accounting execution, multi-state payroll administration, and analytical financial support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, payroll integrity, and data-driven insights for leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Process AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and support audit readiness.
- Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure proper coding, documentation, and internal controls across all transactions.
Payroll Administration
- Manage full-cycle payroll for multi-state employees in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Validate timesheets, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and ACA-related reporting.
- Maintain payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and support year-end W-2/1099 processes.
- Partner with HR to ensure seamless onboarding/offboarding from a payroll perspective.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Support development of annual budgets, forecasts, and cost models.
- Conduct labor cost analysis, margin modeling, and scenario planning.
- Prepare dashboards and financial summaries for leadership and client reporting.
- Analyze trends, identify risks, and recommend cost-optimization strategies.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, or financial analysis.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, payroll regulations, and multi-state compliance.
- Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and payroll platforms (ADP, Paycom, Paychex, etc.).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and operate with high integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting government contracts or public-sector programs.
- Familiarity with ACA, FLSA, and public-sector reporting requirements.
- Exposure to budgeting tools or BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau).
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Why Work Through Apogee Global RMS
- Direct access to public-sector and consulting opportunities.
- Transparent communication and dedicated recruiter support.
- Fast, streamlined interview process.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact client initiatives
For applications and inquiries, please email our Talent Team at : careers@apogeeglobalrms.com