Payroll Tax Analyst

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns for U.S. federal, state, and local agencies
• Reconcile W-2 forms and prepare any necessary adjustments for W-2c corrections
• Resolve complex employee tax questions and issues and ensure the education of the HR services team to triage and respond to simpler questions and issues
• Research and respond to monthly variances related to payroll and tax accounts
• Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax reports for federal agencies, states, and other local entities
• Ensure that annual tax statements and adjustments are posted timely and accurately for employees, including those on international assignments
• Research and respond to federal, state, and local tax notices, and support and manage the response for tax audits and jurisdictional inquiries
• Research required payroll taxes for federal agencies, states, provinces, and local entities and ensure these jurisdictions are updated on time in our on-premise payroll system for proper employee and company withholding
• Provide specialist support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or taxation, or HS Diploma
• 2+ years of experience with multi-state, and local payroll tax experience. Strong knowledge of US payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reconciliation
• Proficiency in auditing techniques and advanced payroll compliance knowledge
• Experience with multi-state full cycle payroll processing, including tax withholding and general ledger entry
• Demonstrated understanding of payroll including garnishments, bonus payments, special payments, and payroll taxes for the US
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and supporting process improvements
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs, charts, and graphs
• Highly organized with exceptional time management, capable of handling multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, suitable for professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong customer service orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• FPC or CPP Certification
• Experience with major ERP/HRIS systems such as SAP, Workday, and/or ADP Tax
• Skilled in automation and data visualization tools like Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, or Power Automate