Pritchard Industries is a dynamic and innovative provider of comprehensive facility services, dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of our client partners in the industries we serve. With services from facility maintenance and janitorial to landscaping and snow removal, we enable desired outcomes for our clients through consistent service and outstanding people.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Analyst to join our team. This remote position is responsible for supporting payroll operations with a focus on tax compliance, audit readiness, and process integrity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing, federal and state tax regulations, and familiarity with payroll systems such as UKG. Union payroll experience is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 4+ years of payroll experience with a focus on tax and compliance
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing and tax regulations
• Experience using UKG (or similar enterprise payroll system) strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Union payroll experience is a plus
• FPC or CPP certification preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment required

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process end-to-end payroll processing cycles for multi-state employee populations
• Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance (e.g., tax, wage, overtime)
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits with accurate documentation and reporting
• Assist with managing the payroll inbox and resolving employee inquiries in a timely manner
• Review and reconcile GL accounts related to payroll activity
• Respond to and resolve complex payroll issues or discrepancies
• Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee tax profiles (federal, state, and local)
• Reconcile and validate payroll tax filings including 941s, 940s, W-2s, and state/local returns
• Monitor tax notices and coordinate resolutions with third-party vendors and tax agencies
• Register for new state/local tax jurisdictions as needed for expanding employee footprint
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including FLSA
• Manage and update SUI rates and tax jurisdiction changes as applicable
• Utilize payroll systems (preferably UKG) to generate reports, analyze data, and support process improvements
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure alignment on payroll processes and data
• Assist with special projects including process enhancements, system upgrades, and implementations
• Develop and maintain documentation of payroll procedures and workflows