Payroll and Tax Analyst

As a Payroll and Tax Analyst  on our team, you will conduct payroll reporting audits, ensure payroll tax compliance, and apply extensive knowledge of tax regulations across different states in the US. You will report to the North America Senior Payroll Manager and be critical in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our payroll processes and execution.

What You Will Be Doing :

You will perform regular internal payroll audits to verify the accuracy of payroll data (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 continuously review payroll tax processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation to ensure efficient and compliant tax handling.

You will assist in review, development and implementation of changes or new payroll policies and procedures leading 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 enterprise projects.

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

You will offer guidance and direction on tax topics to 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 :

5 years of experience in payroll processing and tax compliance

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations (Canadian payroll tax regulation knowledge is a plus)

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

Proficiency in using Workday as a payroll system (experience with other systems, such as ADP, Experian / CIC  or similar platforms is a plus)

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

Strong 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 team in 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.

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