Payroll Analyst

About the Opportunity Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of pre-qualified finance professionals to support a municipal government client in Raleigh, NC, through a major ERP system transition. The Payroll Analyst will process and audit payroll, analyze payroll data, and help validate results as the client moves its payroll functions to a new ERP platform. This position is contingent on contract award. We are building a pool of pre-qualified candidates for an anticipated government contract.

Responsibilities

• Process recurring payroll cycles, including time entry review, adjustments, deductions, and off-cycle payments.
• Audit payroll results for accuracy and research and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules for supervisors and finance staff.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll rules and client policies consistently.
• Support ERP transition work, including data mapping, data validation, and parallel payroll testing.
• Respond to employee and department payroll questions in a timely, professional manner.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct government payroll experience.
• Experience working in an ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation workbooks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an ERP implementation, upgrade, or conversion.
• Experience preparing payroll tax and deduction reconciliations.
• Familiarity with municipal government payroll practices and reporting.

Assignment Details

• Location: On site in the Raleigh, NC area; exact location may vary. No remote or hybrid work.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• Employment: Temporary W-2 employee of Mfinite Consulting.
• Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt role paid at $35.00/hour.
• Duration: Approximately 18–24 months, with staggered starts beginning around January 2027.
• Screening: Background check, drug screen, credit check for financial roles, and E-Verify required.

About Mfinite Mfinite Consulting LLC is a certified woman- and veteran-owned staffing and professional services firm that places qualified professionals with government agencies. Mfinite Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.