Payroll Analyst, Finance, Comptroller’s Office, AP & Payroll Services

Job Description
PAYROLL
ANALYST, FINANCE, Comptroller’s Office, AP & Payroll Services

Category
Charles River Campus –> Professional

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500157430709
Posted Date
7/9/2026

Salary Grade
Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$65,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$75,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to
departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring
range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Payroll Analyst is a key member of the Payroll team at Boston University.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting, they will assist with the remittances (including but are not limited to
federal, state, and local withholding taxes and union dues deductions), reconciliation, and reporting of all payroll withholdings. This role
will work with the Associate Director to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations while supporting payroll operations
and responding to tax-related inquiries.

Major duties of this position include:

• Collaborate with Information Technology to
  implement and test system updates as they relate to taxation and serve as an active member of the yearend W2 process.
• Assist with
  the creation and generation of reports as they relate to union dues deductions, wages, and other ad hoc topics.
• Serve as a back- up
  to the Sr Payroll Tax Administrator in the evaluation of tax status of the foreign national employees.

Pay Range:

• Salary
  Grade 48
• Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100
• Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise,
  available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range
  above ($65,000 – $75,000).

Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is
eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e. remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation
period.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively
  in a small, collegial team environment.
• 3-5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management
  capacity.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Proven track
  record to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written
  communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self-motivated, proactive,
  intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP/BUworks and Microsoft Office

Benefits/Other
Information:

• Boston University’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time
  employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University.
• Note: the remission benefit extends to
  dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/em
  ployee-resources/benefits/.
• The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social
  diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place
  where all constituents can thrive.
• For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a
  collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who
  share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.
• Interested
  applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to ‘Hiring Manager Payroll
  Analyst position’. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
  application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
  contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required
Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade:
$65,000.00-$75,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317011

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