Payroll and Tax Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll and Tax Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting payroll reporting audits, ensuring tax compliance, and possessing extensive knowledge of tax regulations across different states in the US. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our payroll processes and execution. In this role you will report to the North America Senior Payroll Manager.

What You Will Be Doing :

You will perform regular internal payroll audits to verify the accuracy of payrolldata (input and results) and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.

You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and ensure compliance.

You will research,understand and interpret existing or revised tax codes, laws, or forms and suggest responses to changes in tax law, regulations, and guidelines.

You will relentlessly review payroll tax processes to identifyopportunities for improvement and automationto ensure efficient andcompliant tax handling.

You will assist in review, development and implementation of changes ornew payroll policies and proceduresleading to best practices and solutions.

You will coordinate the implementation of the necessary changes with the internal HR technology team and the external vendors.

You will collaborate with other the various internal stakeholders and departments on enterpriseprojects.

You will work with vendors to research and resolve complex tax issues or discrepancies.

You will offerguidance and direction on tax topicsto the immediate team members or broader HR department.

You will assist with tax agency audits.

You will reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 data.

What You Need To Succeed :

Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing and tax compliance.

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.

Canada payroll tax regulations knowledge is a plus.

Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Proficiency in using Workday as the payroll system.

Experience with other systems, such as ADP, Experian / CIC or similar platforms is a plus

Proficient in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and other formulas)

Strong analytical, attention to detail, customer service, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work independently and as part of a teamin a high-volume environment

Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) are a plus.

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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