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🚗 Michigan – Remote

🚗 Michigan – Remote

💵 $100k - $115k / year

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🧾 Payroll

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National Science Foundation (NSF)

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1001 - 5000 employees

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…"​ With an annual budget of more than $8 billion, NSF is the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America’s colleges and universities. In many fields, such as mathematics, computer science, and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing.

📋 Description

• Execute full-cycle U.S. payroll processing (multi-state) and Canada (multi province) with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Process and validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and deductions. • Ensure accurate calculation and application of federal, state, provincial and local taxes, benefits, and garnishments. • Perform detailed payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Execute payroll cycles, including regular and off-cycle payments, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met. • Ensure strict compliance with all U.S. and Canadian payroll laws and regulations, including federal, state, provincial and local requirements. • Prepare and support payroll tax filings and year-end processes (e.g., W-2s, T-4s). • Support internal and external audits by providing complete, accurate payroll documentation.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 5–8+ years of hands-on payroll experience with a strong focus on U.S. payroll processing. • Demonstrated expertise in multi-state U.S. payroll compliance and regulations. • Experience processing payroll using systems such as ADP, Workday, Ceridian, or similar platforms. • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. • Must be able to travel to Ann Arbor headquarters occasionally. • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred. • Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transformations.

🏖️ Benefits

• NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.