Payroll Tax Analyst

Job description
SUMMARY The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations. This individual will be responsible for analyzing, researching and resolving payroll issues, and addressing payroll and related tax inquiries. Additionally, this role will specialize in payroll regulatory compliance in all states where employees live.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll and tax issues.
• Work closely with third party payroll/HRIS vendor to ensure proper setup and maintenance to support business needs as related to payroll and payroll taxes.
• Prepare or oversee third party preparation of required tax filings and other required regulatory reporting.
• Tie-out payroll cash requirements, check registers, and tax reporting.
• Write payroll related journal entries.
• Prepare IRS related forms for submission.
• Audit internal payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Fulfill all requests for reports related to federal and state filings required for ongoing projects.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, Legal and external accounting firm to ensure alignment with legal regulations and business needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to payroll and payroll taxes.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, and accounting standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This Job Has No Supervisory Responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to talk and hear both in person and over the phone. The employee is frequently required to sit, type, reach and use hands and fingers. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The environment is typical for office administrative work; the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. However, while performing a portion of the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree in accounting or business or 5+ years of experience working with payroll and payroll taxes or a combination of education and experience that meets these requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Strong math skills including percentages and ratios. Solid understanding of accounting principles. Ability to perform specific calculations for tax reporting.

COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft 365 with advanced Excel skills. Previous experience working with timekeeping, payroll and human resources information systems is required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS Ability to treat sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality. Excellent organizational skills. Requires general understanding of accounting principles and practices. Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives. Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility.