Senior, Tax Analyst - Payroll

Work you will do

• Configuration of payroll wage codes for the accurate application of employer and employee taxes and social security
• Analysis of payroll tax notices
• Preparation of Powers of Attorney
• Liaison with Federal and State Agencies
• Registration of employers for payroll taxes
• Preparation and filing of payroll tax returns
• Preparation of Forms W-2, Forms 1099 and state equivalents
• Perform regular audits to identify and resolve compliance issues, avoiding delays in filings and monitoring penalties/notices.
• Work in partnership with clients to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll tax liabilities.
• Reconcile federal and state withholding taxes and unemployment taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Apply for identification numbers, such as FEIN and SUI, when entering new jurisdictions.
• Evaluate and improve payroll tax processes for higher efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead implementation efforts related to payroll taxes.
• Cook up year-end efforts to ensure accurate W-2s and other annual tax filings.
• Ensure proper setup and maintenance of local withholding codes for employers and employees in the Deloitte payroll tax system.
• Good knowledge on Tax State/SUI agency portals.
• Perform quarterly reconciliation and data analysis.
• Reconcile payroll taxes at the employee level.
• Tax Adjustment & Amendment knowledge.
• Play a lead role in Year-End processing for accurate W-2.
• Communicate directly with internal/external customers regarding tax inquiries.
• Research and resolve payroll tax inquires.
• Ensure that all tax related updates in the payroll system are fully reviewed and understood.
• Perform internal audits as requested.
• Identify and resolve issues as well as drive change for related improvements.
• Set up the required operating protocols for the service offering.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
• Bachelor's degree in economics, human resources, international business, finance, accounting, or relevant discipline
• 3+ years of experience in U.S. payroll tax operations and compliance, including employer registrations, payroll tax return preparation and filing, tax notice analysis, quarterly and annual reconciliations, tax adjustments/amendments, and year-end reporting such as Forms W-2 and 1099.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and agency processes, including withholding and unemployment tax setup, FEIN/SUI registration, Powers of Attorney, agency correspondence, and audit support.
• Experience using payroll tax systems and agency portals to manage tax configurations, validate tax updates, reconcile employee-level tax data, resolve client and stakeholder inquiries, and identify process improvement or automation opportunities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Enrolled Agent, Juris Doctor (JD).
• Preferred proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel.
• An aptitude for working as part of dynamic team with diverse members.
• Able to prioritize tasks, work and manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an aptitude for working as part of a global team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail, self-starter and deadline oriented.