Payroll Specialist

Ameresco • Framingham, MA

20h • $64,000 - $92,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers. Position Overview: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The Payroll Specialist works closely with other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll data integrity, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement within the global payroll function. The Payroll Specialist will report to the HR Operations Lead and be hybrid out of our Framingham, MA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar field.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience (U.S. payroll required).
• An understanding of payroll calculations, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Canada or Europe experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now; ADP Celegro experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
• Process certified payroll, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage and reporting requirements.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data including new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation changes, and adjustments.
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support payroll tax compliance activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements across supported jurisdictions.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
• Review and enter all garnishments into ADP.
• Process manual checks as requested by HR or Accounting.
• Assist with generating reports and basic analytics ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, T4s, and other statutory year-end documents.
• Support integration efforts between payroll and other HR systems as needed.
• Participate in testing and validating system updates or new functionality within platforms.
• Address employee payroll inquiries with professionalism, accuracy, and a strong customer-service mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Benefits

• employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level