Implementation Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Implementation Analyst to join our Implementation Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in onboarding new clients to our payroll platform by accurately migrating, auditing, and configuring historical payroll data and prior wage information. Your primary focus will be ensuring seamless wage transfers so our clients can process their first payroll accurately and remain fully compliant with tax and reporting regulations.

* Extract, clean, transform, and load prior quarter and year-to-date (YTD) payroll data from client legacy systems into our proprietary payroll platform.

* Audit and reconcile prior wage entries against tax filings (Forms 941, 940, state unemployment tax reports, and W-2 summaries) to ensure total balance accuracy.

* Configure employee tax setups, local jurisdictions, and deduction/earning accumulators based on historical data.

* Conduct testing and historical variance analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to go-live.

* Partner with Onboarding Coordinators to troubleshoot complex tax setups or multi-state wage adjustments.

* Identify patterns in data errors and document best practices to improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data migration.

* Maintain detailed documentation and audit trails.

* Stay current on changing federal, state, and local payroll tax legislation affecting amendments and filing guidelines.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

* 1–3 years of dedicated experience in payroll tax processing, payroll auditing, or payroll tax resolution, with demonstrated expertise in payroll implementation.

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience, preferred..

* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), preferred.

* Strong understanding of US payroll fundamentals, including YTD accumulation, tax withholdings (Federal, State, Local), FUTA/SUTA, and year-end reporting (W-2s).

* Meticulous accuracy when handling numerical data and financial records; strong spot-checking and auditing capabilities.