Payroll Analyst

Location: Winter Park, FL (On-site) Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 Employment Type: Full-time, In-Office Start Date for Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision available starting on the 91st day of employment Dress Code: Business Casual Reports to: Controller Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to manage weekly payroll for a high-volume, multi-location operation. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and capable of ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities: Process weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations. Reconcile timesheets, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments. Maintain and update employee records including new hires, terminations, and pay changes. Resolve payroll discrepancies in coordination with operations and HR. Ensure accurate calculation and payment of statutory withholdings (taxes, benefits, etc.). Prepare reports such as payroll summaries and tax reconciliation reports for management. Support employees with payroll inquiries and provide timely resolutions. Assist with annual tasks including W-2 processing and year-end reporting. Identify and suggest improvements for payroll procedures and efficiency. Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of high volume hands-on payroll experience, preferably in a multi-location environment. Strong understanding of payroll systems and tax compliance. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Software Experience: Payroll Platforms: Paycor, ADP, or Toast Accounting Software: Great Plains or Sage Other Tools: Microsoft Excel and general office software Seniority Level Associate Industry Accounting Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Accounting/Auditing SkillsNot specified Screening questions (You will be asked these question on first phone call)Do you have 3 years of hands-on high volume payroll experience? Have you done payroll for a company that is a multi-location environment? Have you used Paycor software or ADP software or Toast software while processing payroll? Have you used Great Plains Accounting Software or Sage Software? Are you OK with working five days a week onsite in Winter Park? Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Contact information Jonathan Jankowski

Created: 2026-03-04