Payroll Tax Analyst

Job Summary: The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for managing payroll tax activities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and handling vendor relationships for tax services. This role involves preparing and reconciling payroll transactions, handling tax filings, and responding to agency notices and employee inquiries regarding W2s and tax elections. Initially starting as a temporary assignment, there is an opportunity to transition to a permanent role based on performance and department needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records and transaction reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Facilitate audits by providing relevant documentation and records to auditors.
• Reconcile payroll transactions with General Ledger and Ceridian Tax Services reports.
• Reconcile payroll reports to 941s, W-2s, and 1099Ms.
• Prepare payroll tax returns and payments for agencies not handled by third-party vendors.
• Apply for state and local identification numbers as necessary for acquisitions.
• Assist with inquiries related to foreign company payroll matters.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding W-2s and tax elections

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with UKG Ultipro is a significant plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now and in the future.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum Required: 3 years of related experience in payroll or payroll tax functions.

Systems and Technology:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).