Payroll Tax Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Conduct weekly audits of employee transfers and new hires to ensure proper setup of employee taxes, collaborating with relevant parties to address any issues that arise.

• Update State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rates in Workday and Smart Compliance for the purposes of audit and compliance.

• Review and revise records of Federal Exempt Employees.

• Process IRS Lock-in Letters to ensure that employee tax profiles adhere to IRS regulations.

• Create a weekly report highlighting employees with no SUI coverage.

• Execute weekly payroll audits to assess FICA tax withholding and implement necessary adjustments to guarantee accurate calculations and deductions of FICA taxes.

• Prepare specialized reports for employees governed by federal regulations related to railroad employment.

• Review and address level 1 payroll tax ServiceNow tickets.

• Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with payroll tax regulations, including the registration and maintenance of state payroll tax accounts.

• Strong comprehension of the payroll lifecycle, including amendments and taxable wages.

• Systems-oriented, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with ADP Smart Compliance, and knowledge of Workday.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service abilities.

• Capability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and possesses the ability to analyze and resolve problems within a team setting.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience in managing multi-state payroll taxes.

• Certification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, including dental and vision plans.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan featuring a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).