Payroll Accounting & Tax Analyst

Payroll Accounting & Tax Analyst Location: Fresno, CA (Remote; must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Fresno) Status: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually About The Opportunity Gusmer Enterprises is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Accounting & Tax Analyst to support payroll accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting activities. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys reconciliations, problem-solving, and working across multiple functional areas to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. This role serves as a key link between Human Resources, Payroll, and Accounting and offers the opportunity to expand expertise in payroll accounting, IRS-related compliance, employee benefits and retirement plan compliance, and sales and use tax while contributing to critical financial reporting and compliance functions. Apply Now Position Summary: The Material Handler plays an essential role in keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Supports production teams through collaboration and communication to ensure materials are delivered where and when they are needed, while maintaining an organized, compliant, and high-quality warehouse environment. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, retrieving, packaging, loading, unloading, and transporting materials. Must maintain forklift certification to fulfill job duties. What You’ll Do Payroll Accounting & Financial Reporting Review, reconcile, and post payroll journal entries generated through PaycomReconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and investigate variancesPrepare payroll-related accruals and support month-end close activitiesEnsure accurate payroll expense allocation and financial reportingPartner with HR, Payroll, and Accounting teams to maintain data accuracy and resolve discrepancies Tax & Compliance Review payroll tax reports and related tax activity generated through Paycom for consistency with payroll records and reporting requirements.Coordinate with Corporate Payroll, Paycom, and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve tax notices, discrepancies, and audit inquiries.Support year-end payroll reporting, including Forms W-2, W-3, 1095-C, and 1094-C, by validating payroll data and ensuring the accuracy of supplemental reporting information.Reconcile annual wage and tax reporting, including Form W-3, to payroll records and payroll-related financial reporting.Assist with payroll-related compliance activities and documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.Support multi-state sales and use tax compliance activities, including validation of taxability, exemptions, filings, notices, and audit support in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Benefits, Retirement & Regulatory Compliance Support compliance activities related to employee benefits, retirement plans, and IRS requirementsAssist with nondiscrimination testing, Section 125 plans, ACA reporting, and related compliance processesReview information, communications, alerts, and guidance provided by third-party administrators, advisors, and vendors to support compliance and reporting requirements.Research, interpret, and apply regulatory guidance related to payroll, employee benefits, retirement plans, and tax compliance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting requiredThree (3) or more years of experience in payroll accounting, accounting, or a related financial reporting functionExperience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and payroll-related financial reportingWorking knowledge of payroll tax concepts, including wage taxability, tax notices, and compliance requirementsExperience with payroll systems such as Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll platformsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skillsAdvanced Excel proficiency and attention to detail Why Join Gusmer? Primarily remote position with occasional on-site collaboration and business support requirementsOpportunity to build specialized expertise in payroll accounting, tax, benefits, and complianceOpportunity to expand technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility across payroll accounting, tax, and compliance functionsCollaborative environment with strong partnership across HR, Payroll, and AccountingCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Gusmer Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply Now