Payroll Tax Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as Melita's expert on payroll tax calculation rules at the federal, state, and local levels, including tax reporting and filing of tax forms.

• Investigate federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, rates, and requirements, ensuring they are effectively translated into compliant processing for clients.

• Collaborate with the Payroll Services Manager on tax-related issues and provide guidance on complex, multi-state scenarios.

• Register and manage payroll tax accounts at federal, state, and local levels for clients.

• Address agency tax notices and act as the primary contact for taxing authorities and payroll vendors.

• Conduct audits, reconciliations, and maintain payroll tax records utilizing payroll technologies, including quarterly and year-end reconciliations.

• Engage with tax agencies to process amended returns and make payments as necessary.

• Foster strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Ensure clear communication and maintain comprehensive records of registrations, filings, and adjustments.

• Provide cross-training on payroll processing and offer support to the broader Payroll Services team as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll and payroll tax, including multi-state payroll and tax processing on a payroll services platform.

• Proven experience in researching federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance.

• Strong analytical skills along with problem-solving and customer service capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time management abilities.

• Dedication to delivering quality work and a strong desire to achieve excellence.

• A degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.

• Current FPC or CPP certification is preferred.

• Capability to coordinate with payroll resources across global markets is preferred.

• Familiarity with payroll tax processing through ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, and/or Rippling is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment