• Own end-to-end payroll operations for US (multi-state) and Canadian employees across semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles, ensuring all payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, tax updates, garnishments, etc.) are processed accurately and on time • Act as the primary payroll point of contact for employees and internal stakeholders, resolving inquiries with a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and urgency • Lead payroll system operations in Workday, including configuring deductions and withholdings, managing EIB uploads, building reports, and troubleshooting issues in partnership with HRIS • Manage equity compensation payroll events, including RSUs, NSOs, and ISOs, ensuring proper taxation, reporting, and reconciliation in coordination with Stock Administration and external platforms • Support month-end close and accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling payroll-related GL accounts, and analyzing variances in partnership with Accounting • Ensure compliance across jurisdictions, staying up to date on US federal, state, and local regulations as well as Canadian provincial requirements • Own year-end payroll processes, including W-2 T4, and T2200 preparation, reconciliations, and filings, ensuring everything is accurate and submitted on time • Drive process improvements and automation, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and strengthen internal controls • Support audits and SOX compliance efforts, maintaining documentation, executing controls, and partnering with auditors as needed

Role Description The Williston Northampton School is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Remote Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will assist with payroll processing, maintain employee payroll records, verify timesheets, and provide excellent support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. - Assist with processing biweekly and monthly payroll for faculty, staff, and administrative employees. - Review and verify employee timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy. - Enter payroll information into payroll systems and maintain accurate employee records. - Assist with payroll deductions, benefits administration, garnishments, and tax withholdings. - Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, direct deposits, and payroll policies. - Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll audits and reconciliations. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. - Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information. - Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies. - Support year-end payroll activities, including tax documentation and reporting. Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred. - Previous payroll, accounting, administrative, or data entry experience preferred. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Experience with payroll software is a plus. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion. - Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities. Benefits - Competitive salary - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement savings plan - Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays - Professional development opportunities - Employee assistance program - Flexible remote work environment Company Description The Williston Northampton School is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

• The Payroll Compliance Analyst II manages the calculation, analysis, and reporting of payroll, union benefits, and prevailing wage activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing across complex regulatory and collective bargaining environments. • The incumbent interprets and applies collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage requirements, performs audits and reconciliations of payroll data and deductions, and resolves discrepancies related to wage rates, classifications, and benefits. • The Payroll Compliance Analyst II oversees preparation and submission of required reporting, supports audit readiness through thorough documentation, and contributes to process improvements, compliance monitoring, and knowledge sharing within the team. • The incumbent collaborates closely with HR, Finance, HRIS, payroll teams, field leadership, and external partners to validate data, address issues, and drive operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. • Analyzes, processes, and reconciles payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, while meeting contracted deadlines to avoid late fees and penalties. • Reviews and interprets contract information to ensure clear understanding of compliance requirements and deadlines. • Identify, investigate, and resolve complex payroll discrepancies. • Prepare, review, and submit complex payroll reports in accordance with federal, state, and contractual requirements. • Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews. • Serve as a subject matter resource for compliance, providing guidance, support, and issue resolution to team members and stakeholders. • Collaborate closely with HR Management, Business Unit Finance Staff, HRIS, and Field Management to answer any questions related to compliance reporting and requirements. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned including setting up and testing union benefit pay codes for accurate configuration within Workday. • Contribute to the development and improvement of processes, controls, and best practices to enhance compliance effectiveness and operational efficiency. • Support training and knowledge-sharing efforts to promote consistent application of compliance requirements across the team. • Utilizes advanced Excel skills—including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data queries—to review, reconcile, and validate payroll data.

Role Description The Tax & Payroll Specialist will handle all payroll tax related functions and research, as well as completing any tasks necessary for monitoring and overseeing the company's payroll tax process utilizing a 3rd party vendor. This position will also be responsible for processing biweekly and off cycle payrolls in a multi-state environment utilizing a 3rd party vendor. - Maintain current tax accounts, registration of new tax accounts, closing inactive tax accounts and management of POA and TPA assignments - Create and monitor tax cases with payroll vendor - Maintain up-to-date SUI rates - Work with federal, state and local tax agencies or internal partners regarding tax inquiries, audit requests, reporting and detailed analysis - Assist in month end, quarter end and year end processes, reconciliations and reporting and collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate reporting of payroll to the GL - Process garnishments, tax levies and child support orders and handle agency correspondences - Key contributor to year end reconciliation and W2/W2C preparation - Complete annual CA Pay Data Reporting and assist with 401k and WC audits - Process biweekly and offcycle payrolls in Workday - Review timesheets for accuracy and completeness - Upload EIBs in Workday for commissions, bonuses, fringe benefits, etc. - Review, identify and make recommendations for system and process improvements - Assist and backup team members as needed - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - 5+ years recent experience processing full cycle payroll and managing payroll tax utilizing a 3rd party vendor - Extensive hands-on experience processing payroll in Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance - Familiarity with payroll practices, processes, and related regulatory requirements and knowledge of reciprocity and local tax rules (specifically Pennsylvania and Ohio locals) - Must have strong organizational skills, detail oriented and deadline driven - Proficiency in Excel to include V-Lookups and Pivot Tables - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Payroll and Payroll Tax Desired Skills - Experience using ADP and Workday - Experience with implementation of payroll to new system Salary Range The salary range for this position is: $76,800 - $96,000 Benefits - Remote-first environment - Unlimited paid time off - 401(k) with employer match - Diverse and inclusive environment Work Authorization We cannot offer employment sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment. Recruiters We are not looking for outside recruiting firms to help us in this search. Thank you for understanding. Pay Transparency As of January 1, 2023, new states and locales have enacted pay equity laws that require more pay transparency by employers in the following states: California, Colorado (effective January 1, 2021), Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington. Equal Opportunity Employer Alkami Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Alkami is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.