Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the administration of federal, state, local, employee, and employer payroll taxes.

• Conduct research, analysis, and setup of payroll tax data.

• Prepare and reconcile tax returns along with payroll tax documentation.

• Manage the balancing of weekly, quarterly, and annual interface files that report wages and taxes.

• Ensure W-2s are balanced and prepare W-2Cs when necessary.

• Review audit reports and address inquiries related to taxable wages and taxes.

• Solve issues through workflow analysis and modifications to processes.

• Implement appropriate controls and maintain SOX compliance.

• Assist with tax and accounting projects through fact-finding efforts.

• Ensure that payroll tax liabilities, expenses, and payments are accurately recorded in the general ledger.

• Confirm that new earnings codes are taxed and reported correctly.

• Collaborate with the tax filing vendor on various tasks including filings, remittances, inquiries, audits, requirements, invoices, and disputes.

• Report to the Payroll Manager, without direct supervisory responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent level of education in a relevant field.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

• Experience with payroll tax filing and reconciliation is mandatory.

• Preferred knowledge of ADP Smart Compliance.

• Strong analytical abilities, including process and data analysis skills.

• Proficient quantitative skills, including the use of statistics and complex formulas.

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, and mainframe applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/Virtual work arrangement.

• Full-time employment.

• Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.