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.