Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment.
• OR High School degree/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Strong understanding of US and Canada federal, state (multi-state payroll tax), province and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax regulations by utilizing a third-party vendor to manage all tax preparations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, including the preparation of year-end tax statements.
• Analyzing payroll tax data to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies. Conduct regular audits of payroll tax records and resolve any issues that arise.
• Vendor billing reconciliation to actual charges as well as resolving any tax account discrepancies.
• Staying informed about changes in payroll tax laws and regulations. Implement necessary changes to payroll processes to maintain compliance.
• Working closely with HR, Finance, and IT departments to ensure seamless payroll processing and integration of payroll tax data (including stock integrations).
• Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll taxes. Provide necessary documentation and respond to inquiries from auditors and tax authorities.
• Supporting the maintenance and enhancement of payroll systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in payroll tax processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Partnering with ADP on preparing and filing payroll tax returns, analyzing payroll tax data, and collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and efficient payroll tax processing.
• Handling communications with outside federal, state and local jurisdictions/authorities, as required, on related tax remittances, filing issues and governmental notices.
• Updating employee earnings for fringe benefits and other miscellaneous employee updates including acquisition transactions.
• Handling year-end tax administrative duties, stock option processing, and projects as assigned.