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Payroll Analyst

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challengesand we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every dayworking for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the overall preparation, audit, and reconciliation of all information in relation to payroll, benefits, and accounting. The Payroll Analyst plays a crucial role in improving payroll operations, providing analysis and recommendations on compliance and efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to continuous process improvements within the payroll function.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and exercise judgement in the timely and precise execution of all payroll processing activitiesincluding data entry, funding preparation, payroll reconciliations, and report distributionfor a large, multi-state nonprofit organization.
• Conduct internal audits and perform detailed reconciliations to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll data
• Extract and verify payroll data from multiple sources, analyzing trends and providing management with recommendations for process improvement and audit readiness
• Review and audit timekeeping data at a systems level to ensure organizational compliance and accuracy, rather than only transactional review in preparation for payroll processing.
• Interpret and apply state-specific regulations in administering final pay for terminated employees, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal requirements.
• Oversee and respond to state-level unemployment claim inquiries as applicable to payroll specific information, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documentation.
• Audit and validate third-party benefit invoices, ensuring accuracy and coordinating resolution of discrepancies with vendors.
• Analyze tax forms, garnishment orders, and other legal forms, providing interpretation and guidance to ensure proper processing in accordance with Federal/State guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including tax laws, wage and hour laws and other payroll-related regulations, and advise management on potential risks and corrective actions.
• Respond to inquiries by conducting thorough research and delivering clear, concise resolutions through both written and verbal communication.
• Document and assist in the development of new processes and procedures, proactively recommending improvements to enhance payroll governance and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and/or payroll processing
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential.
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and service-oriented mindset
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Familiarity with payroll/finance systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Deltek) is a plus

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $71,000 - $88,500 - $106,000 Annual

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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