Finance - Senior Payroll Analyst

Purpose

The senior payroll analyst supports complex payroll processing, reporting, and tax compliance for EFCO's U.S. and Canadian operations, ensuring accuracy across payroll systems, supporting audits, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

EFCO Culture & Safety Statement

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries - no matter how minor - immediately to their supervisor or manager.

Essential Functions

Payroll processing and reconciliation (40%)

Prepare and audit complex biweekly payrolls, validate earnings, deductions, and taxes, and ensure timely and accurate pay delivery across jurisdictions.

Shareholder Services (10%)

Process shareholder transactions, including stock transfers, issuances, repurchases, option exercises, and redemptions.

Tax compliance and reporting support (10%)

Assist with multi-jurisdictional payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processing, including W-2s and T4s.

System maintenance and process enhancements (20%)

Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting. Identify improvement opportunities for workflows, controls, and reporting.

Reporting and analytics (10%)

Develop, maintain, and distribute payroll reports for finance, HR, and leadership. Ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.

Audit support and documentation (10%)

Prepare payroll audit documentation and support internal and external audit processes. Maintain accurate records of payroll actions and approvals.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business required.

Experience : 4-6 years of payroll experience with multi-state and / or Canadian payrolls preferred. Experience with tax filings and year-end processing required.

Certification(s) and License(s) : CPP designation preferred or in progress.

Leadership : N / A

Computer Skills : Strong Excel skills and familiarity with payroll systems required.

Other Requirements : Must have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.

Key Core Competencies

• Technical Skills : Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Analysis : Breaks down complex information to identify patterns, relationships, and root causes.
• Judgment : Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Responsibility : Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Communication : Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.