Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst

Shift:

• Monday through Friday 8:30-5;30. Weekends may be required during peek season with advanced notice.

• In office days Weekly every Thursday until June.

• Then twice a week - Wednesday & Thursday.

Candidate will be doing:

• Candidate's work will have a direct impact on our reported financial results and ensure compliance with internal controls and external legislation.

• Candidates will also perform a variety of activities including data analysis and tax liability reconciliations.

• This position will primarily support the Payroll Tax functions including Return to Cash for multi-state jurisdictions and Tracer Resolution for Ohio and Pennsylvania.

• As part of tax notice resolution process, it may be necessary to reconcile QTD and YTD tax amounts withheld, reported, and deposited on monthly, quarterly, or annual basis for assigned jurisdictions.

In this position candidate will:

• Research Tax Agency notices and work with 3rd Party Vendor (ADP) for resolution.

• Work directly with tax agencies to resolve inquiries pertaining to state & local taxes.

• Responsible for compiling abatement letter requests.

• Preparation of periodic and amendment returns.

• Preparation intercompany transactions to reconcile tax notice discrepancies.

• Prepare other reconciliations, schedules or other projects as needed.

• Identify and resolve escalations or complex issues with strong emphasis on associated patterns, trends and root cause analysis.

Client is looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree, or three or more years of relevant work experience.

• Payroll Tax experience /Multi-state.

• Intermediate in Excel.

• Experience with resolving tax notices from various state & local agencies.

• Experience with 3rd party tax applications, ie: ADP.

• Experience with HCM systems, ie: PeopleSoft, Workday.

• Experience in Customer Service and HRMS/Payroll Processing system applications.

• Understanding of the end-to-end Payroll functional processes as well as how the Payroll functional processes integrate with the overall end-to-end Payroll Tax processes.

Even better if candidates have:

• Strong customer service skills (both verbal and written).

• Good organizational, time management and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously.

• Willingness for flexible scheduling to meet processing demands.

• Strong sense of urgency, proactive approach, and a solid focus on results.

• Quarter End tax processing experience.

• Amendment &/or W-2C filing experience.

• CPP or FPC preferred.

Pay Range: $25 - $30

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.