The Role The Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) is seeking a Payroll Accountant – Analysis & Reporting to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting financial reporting, account reconciliations, payroll analytics, and compliance. The Payroll Accountant serves as a key partner to Human Resources, Finance, and external vendors by maintaining payroll accuracy, resolving discrepancies, reconciling employee benefits and payroll-related accounts, and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. This position also contributes to financial analysis through labor cost reporting, variance analysis, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure accurate payroll operations and reliable financial reporting. Schedule & Work Environment Onsite role in Portland, Oregon Monday–Friday Additional hours required during month-end close, quarter-end, and year-end processing No travel required What You'll Do Process payroll accurately and on time while researching and resolving payroll discrepancies, including deductions and employee pay issues Review payroll audits and exception reports, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements to reduce recurring issues Reconcile employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and other benefit programs, ensuring accurate deductions, contributions, and tax treatment Partner with internal teams and external vendors to investigate and resolve payroll and benefits variances Maintain payroll tax records and support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Assist with quarterly payroll processing, tax reporting, filings, and issue resolution within Dayforce Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes Complete payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items Perform general ledger account research and analysis to resolve discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting Prepare and support journal entries with appropriate documentation and compliance with accounting policies Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll, accruals, prepaid expenses, clearing accounts, and other assigned accounts Partner with department leaders to improve transaction accuracy and financial coding Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and account analysis Prepare recurring labor cost reports, overtime analysis, department labor summaries, benefit reporting, and headcount reporting Support annual budgeting and forecasting by providing payroll and benefit assumptions, staffing impacts, and variance explanations Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods, communicating key findings to Finance and operational leaders Build and maintain Excel-based reporting models, dashboards, and templates that improve visibility into payroll and labor metrics Assist with special projects, including payroll costing analyses, benefit plan changes, pay policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives Serve as a Dayforce subject matter expert by supporting system testing, audits, configuration updates, and data integrity Document payroll procedures and recommend internal controls that improve payroll accuracy and financial reporting Collaborate effectively with Human Resources, Finance, operational leaders, and external vendors Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance Perform other duties as assigned What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of payroll processing experience Experience with employee benefits reconciliations and payroll tax compliance Strong understanding of payroll laws and federal, state, and local tax regulations Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical payroll and financial reporting deadlines Preferred Qualifications Experience with general ledger research, journal entries, and account reconciliations Experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Experience using Dayforce or a similar HRIS/payroll system Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or similar reporting tools What You'll Gain At the Multnomah Athletic Club, we're committed to taking great care of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your health, financial well-being, and quality of life: Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees Facility access: Complimentary use of our exercise room, fitness classes, climbing gym, and pools Getting here: Free parking and discounted public transportation passes Retirement: 401(k) program with employer match Well-being: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks: Discounts on Club services, programs, and meals Apply today and become part of a team that helps ensure accurate payroll, meaningful financial insights, and exceptional support for the employees who keep MAC running every day. #LI-Onsite