Payroll Specialist

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar field/equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience (U.S. payroll required).

Additional Qualifications

• Canada or Europe experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now; ADP Celegro experience preferred.
• An understanding of payroll calculations, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $64,000-$92,500 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, 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.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.