Payroll Analyst Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Payroll Analyst jobs in Atlanta, Georgia are in active demand, with employers like Intuit, Deloitte, and Sage among those hiring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for the administration of federal, state, local, employee and employer payroll taxes, including research, analysis, data set-up, reconciliations, and preparation of tax documents/returns in a timely and accurate manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares and reconciles tax returns and other payroll tax documents. Balances weekly, quarterly, and annual interface files used to report employee/employer wages and taxes to federal, state and local jurisdictions. Also balances W-2s and prepares W-2Cs as needed.
- Reviews audit reports, conducts analysis, and handles inquiries related to taxable wages and taxes. Incumbent will be responsible for complete problem resolution including workflow analysis and implementing process changes to ensure proper controls are established and compliance with SOX requirements.
- Conducts fact finding, as necessary, in support of tax and accounting-related projects to ensure that liabilities, expenses and payments for payroll taxes are properly posted to G/L, and new earnings codes are taxed/reported properly.
- Works closely with tax filing vendor to ensure tasks are done in a timely and accurate manner: 1) taxes filed/remitted, 2) inquiries/audits from federal/state/local jurisdictions researched/resolved, 3) new/changing requirements communicated and implemented, 4) invoices balanced and paid/disputed.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Typically reports to Payroll Supervisor
No direct responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of ADP tax filing systems
- Knowledge of JAT software
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
5
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
None
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
- Payroll tax filing and reconciliation experience required
- Strong analytical skills requiring process and data analysis
- Strong quantitative skills utilizing statistics and complex formulas
- Strong computer skills (i.e. Excel, Access, Word, mainframe applications)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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Who's Hiring
- Intuit2

- Deloitte2

- Sage1

- OnPay1
- Samsara1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Accounting & Auditing2
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Investment & Asset Management2
Payroll Analyst Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How many payroll analyst jobs are there in Atlanta?
There are 17+ payroll analyst openings in Atlanta, Georgia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Atlanta employers hire.
Which companies hire payroll analysts in Atlanta?
Atlanta payroll analyst roles are posted by Intuit, Deloitte, and Sage and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote payroll analyst jobs in Atlanta?
Yes. About 38% of payroll analyst openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Atlanta.
Which industries hire the most payroll analysts in Atlanta?
Atlanta payroll analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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